Cyclone Gabrielle caused flooding, slips and impacted on businesses across Northland.
Whāriki Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Network is holding a series of drop-in clinics to assist Māori businesses affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, which hit the region in February.
The cyclone caused major issues across Northland, causing widespread flooding, slips and closing roads across the region. The closures have also impacted
businesses with the State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns largely closed by slips and lengthy detours having to be used. SH1 was reopened both ways for the Easter holidays, but will close again on April 17 for permanent repairs.
Between Saturday, February 11, and Tuesday, February 14, parts of Northland experienced more than 400mm of rain, including the highest recorded 24-hour rainfall in New Zealand.
The Whāriki Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Network clinics will provide valuable support, guidance, and resources to help businesses recover and rebuild in the aftermath of the cyclone.
“We understand the challenges faced by our community during this difficult time, and we’re committed to providing support and resources for pakihi Māori affected by Cyclone Gabrielle,” business navigator for Whāriki Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Network Marlene Richardt (Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Awa) said.
