Tangoio Marae in Te-Matau-a-Maui north of Napier was left blanketed with silt when Gabrielle hit. The clean-up took months but the marae still can't be used.
The damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle around Gisborne could take up to a decade to repair, but the mayor won't ever forget how the full extent of the devastation became clear.
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The work of former justice minister Kiri Allan has been praised by a number of prominent Tai Rāwhiti voices in the aftermath of her political career falling apart.
Civil Defence in Tokomaru Bay has expressed concern for around 40 families in surrounding areas who have been cut-off over the weekend due to flooding and slips.