From Wairoa to Central Hawke's Bay, community agencies and organisations across the region are supporting those most in need as the national Covid-19 lockdown continues.
Hawke's Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group (HBCDEM) manager Ian Macdonald says the group was working with these networks to reach out to people, as well as taking calls through the 0800 number.
HBCDEM was instrumental in the early stages of response to get the networks up and running and supported. The organisations involved include those working with migrant communities, children, older persons, visitors, rural communities, disability networks, the homeless and others.
HBCDEM is also working closely with iwi around their Tihei Mauri Ora response.
As of last Saturday, April 11, HBCDEM's 0800 welfare line had been in contact with 590 residents from all walks of life and across the region from Mahia to Takapau.