Wednesday, February 14, 2024 is the first anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle wreaking havoc on our region.
Napier City Council and the Hastings, Central Hawke’s Bay and Wairoa District councils have all worked together, alongside the Regional Recovery Agency, to put together commemorative services and events to acknowledge the significance of this anniversary. Communities that were heavily affected have also organised commemorative events.
Commemorative events will include a minute’s silence at noon, several civic services in different areas and a number of community events to bring families together to remember everyone who was and continues to be affected by this mighty weather event that impacted our region’s communities so heavily. We encourage everyone to participate in at least one of these events.
Set your alarm on your phone now to participate with everyone across the region, from Wairoa to Central Hawke’s Bay, to unify for a minute of silence at noon on Wednesday, February 14.
Finally, to show our solidarity and support for our region, we encourage you to wear your heart on your sleeve by dressing in Hawke’s Bay colours (black and white) on the day. Tell your friends and whānau, work colleagues and everyone you know, so they can wear their Hawke’s Bay colours too and support this kaupapa.
