WELLINGTON — New Zealand warned on Monday (Feb 20) the final cost of the devastating Cyclone Gabrielle, which has left at least 11 people dead, could rise above NZ$13.5 billion (S$11.2 billion) as authorities announced emergency funding to help in the recovery efforts. The cyclone hit the North Island's northernmost region on Feb 12 and tracked down the east coast,...
HMNZS Te Mana crew members help with a clean up after a small creek bursts its bank causing houses to flood in Havelock North, New Zealand on Feb 18, 2023.WELLINGTON — New Zealand warned on Monday the final cost of the devastating Cyclone Gabrielle, which has left at least 11 people dead, could rise above NZ$13.5 billion as authorities announced emergency funding to help in the recovery efforts.
"The required investment to reconnect our communities and future-proof our nation's infrastructure is going to be significant and it will require hard decisions," said Hipkins at a news conference announcing an emergency NZ$300 million cyclone relief package. Hipkins also extended the national state of emergency, which was declared last week for only the third time in its history, a further seven days to help the recovery and relief efforts.
New Zealand police commissioner Andrew Coster told the AM Show on Monday the number of deaths would likely rise, adding that difficulty with communications is hampering efforts to make contact with affected people.
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