Two years on from Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle, cyclone recovery funding has assisted individuals and communities to recover and provided ongoing benefits for people in affected areas.

This week marks the second anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle, which swept across the North Island and created nine regional states of emergency during February 2023. 

February marks two years since Cyclone Gabrielle swept down the North Island, leaving significant damage in its wake. 

Coastal and isolated communities in Wairarapa will be better placed to respond to emergency events following the donation of resources from the Wairarapa Recovery Office.

Whareama Hall’s role as a key community facility during an emergency has been strengthened following a funding grant to install a solar energy and battery back-up system.

A survey has highlighted the significant ongoing property, financial and social impacts of Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle on people and communities in Wairarapa.