Government seeks to meet demand for flood-relief grants
An extra $25 million added to the pot for businesses seeking cyclone-relief grants.
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The Hits: Destruction brings a tear to the eye
I thought of the people still coming to terms with such immeasurable loss.
River protections: Regional councils ‘hopeful’ over Budget bid
A plan to invest $257m to speed up 92 river projects across NZ has been revealed.
Boom times ahead for Hawke's Bay, Tukituki MP says
Anna Lorck says the rebuild of Hawke's Bay will bring significant benefits to the region.
Hawke's Bay's Civil Defence response to Cyclone Gabrielle to be reviewed
Eight people died, and hundreds were forced on to rooftops, most without warning.
Food prices jump again in March, but what’s biting into our wallets?
Food prices rose again - with groceries up nearly 14 per cent in a year.
‘High’ risk of water pipe failure found before cyclone - report
Officials already knew the main supply for East Coast city was vulnerable.
Hastings District promises to change inequities in rates relief system
Decisions around rates relief after Cyclone Gabrielle has caused some frustration.
RNZAF team show their aerobatic skill over Napier
The Royal NZ Air Force's Black Falcons gave Hawke's Bay a salute with an air performance.
‘We’re here 'till June’: Hawke’s Bay census ground teams continue outreach
Census collectors say they have been given a warm reception in flood-hit Hawke's Bay.
Making room for rivers: The flooding conversation that Hawke’s Bay needs to have
Widening Hawke's Bay rivers would come at a huge cost, but it could also save billions.
Local Focus: Supermarket vouchers help cyclone victims recover
Hawke’s Bay residents tap into $150,000 gift card fund to restock the pantry.
Inflation hits tradies hard as disaster recovery continues
Price of supplies surging, but many traders don't want to charge more, survey finds.
Hawke’s Bay businesses’ cyclone grants demand more than double available funds
Hawke's Bay's Chamber of Commerce says demand for their grants exceeds available funding.
Fund announced for research to help recovery from cyclone and Auckland floods
Fund to support scientific research to help recovery in areas hit by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Much of the woody debris on Hawke’s Bay beaches is pine - but it is not slash
A Hawke’s Bay Regional Council report found beach debris was a mixture that included pine.
Tararua District a focus of repairs for flood protection
More than $9 million in damage done to stopbanks, spillways and drains in the district.
'Emerging risk': Fire more than a kilometre long in cyclone wood debris
People trying to clear wood debris from their cyclone-hit properties resort to burning it.
‘We just want to get on with it’: Reopening of highway brings welcome boost to hospitality businesses
SH1 re-opening over Brynderwyns main factor behind busy Easter, business owners say.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Agencies still processing hundreds of grant applications
Three major relief funds have allocated millions to Hawke's Bay between them.
$10m of Kaipra works cut to help pay for cyclone, storm damage
Cyclone Gabrielle damage to Kaipara leads to $10m of works being deferred.
Marker in the ground: The sign that says an Esk Valley holiday park will rebuild
A fisherman spotted an object floating in the ocean near Māhia. It came from Esk Valley.
Stopgap fix for damaged rail bridge
KiwRail working to get rail line open for the peak freight season.
Ombudsman visits cyclone-hit, downtown Louisville shooting & potholes patched up | Focus Morning Bulletin: 11 April, 2023
Ombudsman to visit cyclone-hit communities, Louisville shooting kills five and how many potholes has Waka Kotahi patched up in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Northland news in brief: New water supply; and Northlanders to receive New Year’s Honours
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Project Auckland: Flood protection at work
The transformation of a park involved a vast system to deal with 1-in-100-year deluges.
Simon Bridges: Informed decision making missing in infrastructure challenge
Sustained under-investment has generated an enormous infrastructure deficit.
Simon Wilson: After Gabrielle, the challenge of rewilding
Rewilding sounds like such a good idea, so why don't we fund it and plan it properly?
Project Auckland: Resilience key in housing - Kāinga Ora
The recent floods have made Kāinga Ora determined to push on with future-proofed housing.
Future proofing Auckland: Climate change means planning for a risky future
Where we build needs to change in the face of more extreme weather.
Project Auckland: Opportunity costs lie in flood and cyclone response
Weather events have left the city with significant damage to public and private assets.
Kaipara council defers more than $10m worth of projects to pay for cyclone repairs
Kaipara District Council (KDC) ratepayers would otherwise be facing a 10.14 per cent rate.
From silt to sanctity: Eskdale and Pōrangahau communities still cleaning gravesites
Communities and the Remembrance Army are cleaning up at Eskdale Cemetary.
My Cyclone Gabrielle: River Memory - Te Henga/Bethells Beach
The marks left on Te Henga by Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Anna Marbrook