Damage to the bridge at Lang's Beach in Northland, showing scouring around the abutments Photo: Civil Defence Northland
The massive toll Cyclone Gabrielle has taken on Northland residents, roading, rail, businesses and infrastructure is now unfolding as most communication and power has been restored.
Te Tai Tokerau Economic Development Agency, Northland Inc says the focus is on recovery, but in many parts of the region the damage and suffering is ongoing and intense.
Northland Inc Chief Executive Paul Linton predicts the Government money already allocated to the Far North and Northland will be massively oversubscribed and they'll soon have to ask for more.
Kathryn will also speak to Nancy Kareroa-Yorke, who is the Area council chair for NZ Red Cross in Northland about what communities are needing most and to Pera Paniora who is the Maori Ward councillor in Kaipara.
