At least five people have died in Hawke’s Bay, including a child. As of today the government estimates 10,500 people have been displaced and 1442 are uncontactable in the region.
Tagata Pasifika reports Napier is expected to have no power for at least two weeks and the communication line is not fully restored.
However, emergency power has been provided at a medical centre where community leader, Tofilau Talalelei Taufale is able to provide an update on the situation.