Surf lifesaving crews save stranded Hawke's Bay residents. Photo: SUPPLIED
The Mayor of Hastings, Sandra Hazlehurst, says the $500 million cyclone recovery package agreed between the Hawke's Bay councils and the Government will enable communities to face the future with certainty.
The package includes a 50:50 buyout option for people with Category 3 homes, which are on land that's unsafe to build on because of the risk of future flooding and loss of life.
Hastings was among the communities worst hit by the Cyclone with up to 300 Category 3 homes as well as major infrastructure damage including four key bridges.
Sandra Hazlehurst spoke to Corin Dann.
