20 Feb 2023

Cleaning up the mountains of waste in Hawke's Bay

From Afternoons, 1:15 pm on 20 February 2023

To start the programme today we head back to the Hawke's Bay where parts of the region are covered in waste following the flooding and strong winds caused by cyclone Gabrielle.

Willy Benson owns PortaSkip and is one of the many busy locals pitching in to clean up in the worst hit areas of the region.

He speaks to Jesse.

Volunteers help clear Waipara homes of belongings, furniture, and carpet contaminated by flooding during Cyclone Gabrielle.

Volunteers help clear Waipara homes of belongings, furniture, and carpet contaminated by flooding during Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo: RNZ / Lauren Crimp