Cyclone 'Gabrielle' causes unprecedented damage in New Zealand

The scale of the damage is unprecedented. Particularly on the North Island, with major flooding and landslides in Northland, Coromandel, Gisborne and Hawke's Bay. The agricultural sector is seriously affected with loss of livestock, many flooded orchards, damage to road and electrical infrastructure.

 

It is still too early for a full estimate of the damage, but the New Zealand government has announced initial aid of NZD 4 million (USD 2.5 million) for farmers and producers.