Tolaga Bay is one of the most isolated places on the East Coast following the storm.
Limited information has come from the coastal community since Monday, but cellphone reception has now been restored for Two Degrees users.
HMNZS Manawanui dropped off supplies at some centres along the coast above Gisborne last night - but couldn't make a drop at Tolaga Bay as planned.
Deputy principal of Tolaga Bay Area School Shanan Gray spoke to Kim Hill.
