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Operation Manaaki
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.
Disaster Relief Australia’s (DRA) 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 remained on Operation for nine weeks.
In response to
Floods and Cyclone
Location
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
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Status
Complete
Dates
Phase 1: 31 Jan 2023 – 11 Apr 2023 Phase 2: 18 Jun 2023 – 3 Jul 2023
Hawkes Bay Floods and Cyclone Recovery, New Zealand
Area of Operation
The area of operation is Hawkes Bay on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island.
Recovery Taskings
DRA supported TFK operations with the relief and recovery to communities impacted by disasters. Our support included:
- Damage and impact assessments
- Route clearance and property access
- Debris removal
- Supply of food, water and hygiene equipment
Operation impact
1,952
Volunteer hours
16
Work orders completed
$106,480
Community costs saved
Hawkes Bay Floods and Cyclone Recovery, New Zealand
DRA assisted its New Zealand counterparts, Taskforce Kiwi, with ongoing relief efforts, first for the floods and then cyclone clean up.
Get involved
Planning for upcoming operational deployments is now underway. If you are keen to participate or find out more, express your interest today.