Wairoa was out of contact with the outside world for more than 24 hours after Cyclone Gabrielle.
But the cyclone-enforced isolation has finally started to ease with the partial reopening of State Highways 2 and 38 this week.
The Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is due to visit the beleaguered town for the first time today.
He'll meet with volunteers preparing kai and home care packs at Hinemihi Marae.
Trustee Michelle McIlroy spoke to Corin Dann.
