Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence post-cyclone update | 16 February 2023 | RNZ

Hawke's Bay Civil Defence gave a briefing today, with its priority being to establish contact with communities that have been isolated since Cyclone Gabrielle hit the region.
Civil Defence controller Ian Macdonald said the last couple of days had been extremely trying for the community and for those who have had to respond.
Macdonald said the hospital was open for critical care, however elective surgeries have been cancelled.
"There's no internet connection, there's no cellphone coverage or very limited cellphone coverage, very limited power and very regular power cuts and power to main services such as lifelines, such as fuel, supermarkets.
"The community is really being tested for its resilience and certainly for us that's why we at Fire and Emergency we've brought in a really significant number of assets, urban search and rescue, to get to work and really bring this event, give it the attention it needs."

[@cherylcarr5690]

Great speech Hinewai Ormsby ❤❤❤. We could hear in your voice what you and so many are going through 😪😪😪. Just know we are thinking of you and will help in any way we can 🥰🥰🥰
Kia kaha

[@esscee2520]

Proud of you all and your response to this disaster. Kia kaha Hawkes Bay - arohanui from the Waikato.

[@abidabaloch3339]

Dear New Zealanders, how we can help you?
It is hurts us in Canada watching your emergency condition. Canada

[@larissahay1100]

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[@XdGoldenTigerYT]

Did they ever identify the body they found where the firefighter went missing?
My condolence to all whanau that where affected by this cyclone 😥

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

😞. He has been found and returned home to family.

[@XdGoldenTigerYT]

@@sixthsenseamelia4695 Damn. That is sad. Wishing the family all the best 😢❤

[@ravenouspakai3282]

Amazing whanau..

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

🌱🌏💚 Kia Kaha Aotearoa.