Pamu, the state owned farming enterprise, has been flying supplies to its farms that have been left isolated by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Seven of its farms are impacted on the East Coast, five of which were completely cut off until yesterday, when satellite communication was provided via helicopter.
Pamu chief executive Mark Leslie was on the flights, and says while people are safe in the inland valleys, they could be isolated for some time due to the extent of the damage.
He spoke with Morning Report producer Ben Strang.
