By RNZ
Hawke’s Bay’s Civil Defence group controller Ian Macdonald has resigned.
He was on leave when Cyclone Gabrielle hit and has since faced huge public backlash for not acting quick enough to evacuate people and save lives.
Residents have been calling for his resignation for 16 months, and his last day will be August 30.
An independent review, led by former Police Commissioner Mike Bush, found that civil defence failed in its response to the cyclone.