The cyclone is the second significant weather event to hit Auckland and the upper North Island in just a few weeks.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Residents in New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland and the surrounding area are being told to brace for more heavy rain, flooding, and gale-force winds as Cyclone Gabrielle nears the country’s coast.
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Monday announced a NZ$11.5 million package to support community groups such as food banks and to groups impacted by the floods. Public transport has been disrupted with ferries, buses and trains either suspended or operating on a reduced schedule. “The Police Maritime Unit, with assistance from Eagle, have attempted to approach the boat throughout the morning, however conditions have been challenging, and at this stage no one has been located,” the said in a statement.
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