Civil Defence info for Tai Rāwhiti and Hawke's Bay

This week, we will be giving regular civil defence announcements at this time every day for listeners in Tai Rawhiti and Hawkes Bay rural communities many of whom remain isolated. In Tai Rawhiti Two homes have been asked to evacuate on Waimata Valley Road. The road is closed today while an urgent inspection is carried out on the road All transfer stations are open around the region, Waste Management is also open today and accepting flood-damaged goods for free In Te Matau a Maui - Hawkes Bay Helicopters are continuing to deliver essential supplies to isolated communities. Today's flights are going to Te Pohue, Tutira, Waikoau, Te Haroto and Rissington. These flights include teams to do rapid needs assessments. If you have received fuel or LPG in previous supply drops, please bring the empty jerry cans and gas cylinders back to your local hub so they can be refilled. People who are still isolated are reminded to let the coordinator of their local community hub know if they have particular needs for supplies. Unison is meeting with rural communities including Tangoio and Tutira today. That was a special civil defence announcement for listeners in the Tai Rawhiti and Hawkes Bay regions. We will have more at the same time tomorrow here on Midday Report.