Marlborough District Council are part of a group of councils that have "Adopted-a-Community" that has been hard hit by the cyclone.
Local Government NZ launched the initiative after Cyclone Gabrielle hit.
It means Mayors from areas that are unaffected can practically help districts affected.
Marlborough district has adopted both Gisborne and Napier, and Mayor Nadine Taylor talks to Jesse.
Marlborough mayor Nadine Taylor. Photo: Marlborough District Council
