Weather events in the Gisborne area

Published: July 21, 2023

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Since January 2023, Te Tairāwhiti has experienced numerous states of emergency, declared nationally and locally, as a result of cyclones and flooding. The most recent, at the time of writing, was declared on 22 June. For many communities in the rohe, this has been ongoing since 2021.

The state highway near Tokomaru Bay submerged as flooding hit the area in March, 2023
Figure 1 - A person is standing in water on the state highway near Tokomaru Bay, submerged as flooding hit the area in March 2023. A fire truck is on the road.

A gradual but consistent return to routine has been a testament of strength and spirit. For the past two terms of this school year, BLENNZ Tūranganui-a-Kiwa Gisborne has spent many hours reconnecting with tamariki, rangatahi, parents and whānau and school/kura communities. The well-being and pastoral care considerations for the young people and families who the centre serves have been foremost in thought and action.

Mā whero, mā pango ka oti a te mahi.