One year on from Cyclone Gabrielle's devastating effect on Hawkes Bay, Lauren examines where recovery is at, how people are coping and some of the sticking points. While some growers lost everything, and face losing their businesses, there's optimism from others who have fruit on their trees. Lauren also explains why Conservationist Kay Griffiths is calling the district "bat central", with a colony of long-tailed bats found roosting in a farm shed roof in Central Hawke's Bay.
13 Feb 2024