Much of the Gisborne District doesn't have road access, power or internet and is running short of water, food and fuel.

Mayor Rehette Stoltz told Kate Hawkesby officials are resorting to handing out free newspapers, to get out critical emergency messages.

“We have hundreds of staff walking our neighbourhoods dropping Gisborne Heralds with information to 22,00 homes today.”

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Much of the Gisborne District doesn't have road access, power or internet and is running short of water, food and fuel.
Mayor Rehette Stoltz told Kate Hawkesby officials are resorting to handing out free newspapers, to get out critical emergency messages.
“We have hundreds of staff walking our neighbourhoods dropping Gisborne Heralds with information to 22,00 homes today.”
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