Pacific seasonal workers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle are set to be offered new jobs as part of the mammoth clean-up of areas struck by severe flooding.
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On the 14th of February 2023, the NZ government declared a national State of Emergency in New Zealand to assist in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle. This is only the third time in New Zealand history that a national State of Emergency has been declared. Power and cell coverage is out in both Gisborne & parts of Hawkes Bay.
On the 14th of February 2023, the NZ government declared a national State of Emergency in New Zealand to assist in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle. This is only the third time in New Zealand history that a national State of Emergency has been declared. Tairawhiti, Napier and parts of Hawkes Bay have been among the worst affected towns with Transpower saying it has declared a grid emergency given the loss of power in both regions.