disaster-relief-australia
disaster-relief-australia

OPERATION TASK FORCE KIWI ASSIST

In Response to: Floods and Cyclone
Location: Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Status: Deploying

ongoing

Existing DRA volunteers are invited to submit an EOI to deploy via the below link.
SUBMIT EOI
Not yet a volunteer with DRA and keen to help? Then join us now via the link below.
JOIN US

Hawkes Bay Floods and Cyclone Recovery Operation

In January 2023, significant flooding impacted Auckland and caused severe damage in infrastructure, homes, and communities on New Zealand’s North Island. Just as the flooding receded, New Zealand was again impacted by severe weather in the form of Cyclone Gabrielle. Again, communities were devastated, and 11 lives were lost.

DRA’s New Zealand counterparts, Taskforce Kiwi called on us at short notice to assist with ongoing relief efforts, first for the floods and then cyclone clean up.  DRA deployed its first team on 31 January and since then has sent a team each week to assist.

Area of Operations

The area of operation is Hawkes Bay on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island.

Recovery Taskings for
Operation Taskforce Kiwi Assist

DRA is supporting TFK operations with the relief and recovery to communities impacted by disasters. As part of our support, we provide the following capabilities:

  • Damage and Impact Assessments
  • Route Clearance and Property Access
  • Debris Removal
  • Supply of food, water, and hygiene equipment