When Civil Defence kicked into gear in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, Te Tai Rāwhiti's young people did too.
Taiki E, based in Gisborne's central city, is billed as a collaborative space with an agenda for social and environmental action.
Its team comprises people of all ages, from all over the region.
When bad weather struck, they were perfectly placed to step in and lend a hand.
Our reporter Kate Green has the story from Gisborne.
