Podcasts about cyclone gabrielle

New research shows anxiety is spiking during downpours, as more weather disasters threaten people's property and safety. A new survey shows 73 percent of respondents in the Hawke's Bay region feel anxious about the weather and 57 percent of respondents nationwide are concerned. Professor Holly Thorpe from the University of Waikato says people in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne, who were hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, reported impacts on their mental health as a result of adverse weather conditions. "The rain anxiety, the stress, the worry, the new kinds of experiences of vulnerability, were affecting people across the community." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, I’m joined by Jasmin, who shares the story of her tipi marquee wedding on her parents’ property in Matakana, right between the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE LOVE LETTER BY LYDIA RACHEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a fortnightly note from me with wedding inspiration, podcast highlights, real weddings I’m capturing, and a few things I’ve been loving. We chat about:

A new art exhibition, shaped by Cyclone Gabrielle, has a focus on waterways and climate resilience. Currents Calling Home has opened at the Hastings Art Gallery.

The recent burst of bad weather and growing concerns about inflation have prompted Kiwis to worry about their insurance premiums going up. Insurance premiums have dropped back down and more buffers have been built since Cyclone Gabrielle, but concerns have been raised. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent burst of bad weather and growing concerns about inflation have prompted Kiwis to worry about their insurance premiums going up. Insurance premiums have dropped back down and more buffers have been built since Cyclone Gabrielle, but concerns have been raised. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A coastal Central Hawke’s Bay farmer (due east of Waipukurau) who says the rain of the past two days (240 mms) has been worse than what he experienced in Cyclone Gabrielle. Plus, we talk about the Wool Blacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Precision Farming CEO Chloe Walker about the origin of company and its software connecting fertiliser and chemical ordering systems to a farmer’s rural partners and machinery platforms, and its acquisition of NuPoint, a business specialising in cloud-based management systems. They also discuss the future of agri-tech, particularly AI... He talks with Shane Kingston, T&G's Managing Director of Apples, about its ENVY™ apple brand surpassing NZD $1 billion in global retail sales, how it's become the first apple brand from NZ to reach the milestone and how it's used lessons from COVID and Cyclone Gabrielle to help develop and enhance its end-to-end supply chain system... And he talks with Lynda Gray, Editor of Deer Industry News, about a DINZ solar power and EV day in Gore this week, the deer industry's new AI tool, Seeka, and the official launch of a new immune functional product in South Korea this week, using premium NZ deer velvet. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Shane Kingston, T&G's Managing Director of Apples, about its ENVY™ apple brand surpassing NZD $1 billion in global retail sales, how it's become the first apple brand from NZ to reach the milestone and how it's used lessons from COVID and Cyclone Gabrielle to help develop and enhance its end-to-end supply chain system. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

The harrowing stories of people who narrowly survived Cyclone Gabrielle and lost their loved ones are being heard in the Hastings District Court this week. Coroner Erin Woolley is investigating the deaths of 19 people who died in 2023 as a result of the cyclone and the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti Reporter Alexa Cook has the story.

In this RaboTalk Growing our Future episode, host Katie Rodwell chats with Matt Lythe, Managing Director of Prism Earth, to discuss how geospatial technology – a combination of satellite imagery, spectral data and AI – is rapidly becoming a practical tool for New Zealand farms. This technology is moving beyond simple mapping, to measure and manage a farm's “natural capital” like carbon, biodiversity and soil health.Matt shares what the latest data can reveal about pasture and soil stress, how farmers can meet new EU deforestation-free requirements to protect market access, and what climate projections to 2060 mean for shifting pasture growth and rising extreme-weather risk.Like what you've heard? Follow our podcast for more great content.Show NotesFrom navigating strict new EU deforestation rules to predicting how climate change will shift pasture growth by 2060, the conversation highlights how data-driven insights can turn environmental compliance into a competitive advantage. Matt offers a vision of a ‘mosaic landscape', where technology empowers farmers to diversify their income streams and build long-term resilience against an increasingly volatile climate.From Antarctica to Agriculture: Matt Lythe's BackgroundMatt shares his unique journey from a ‘townie' remote sensing scientist to a polar researcher in Antarctica, eventually applying his expertise to New Zealand's primary sector. Through a partnership with Silver Fern Farms, his company Prism Earth now uses AI and satellite data to help farmers measure and manage their land's natural assets.Geospatial Tech 101Geospatial technology (or GIS) is all about location. While the tech has been around since the 70s, it's now everywhere thanks to cloud computing and mobile devices. For a farmer, it's about understanding the spatial relationship between soil, productive land, waterways, and animals to optimise every hectare.The Satellite RevolutionThe last five years have seen a ‘sensor explosion', with a proliferation of commercial satellites, we can now monitor farms with finer detail than ever before. This isn't just about photos; satellites use spectral data to measure leaf health, soil moisture stress, and even the texture of the pasture canopy.Mapping Natural CapitalMatt discusses the patterns emerging across the New Zealand landscape:Carbon Stocks: Steep gullies on sheep and beef farms often hold significant carbon and biodiversity value.Biodiversity Opportunities: Flat, lowland areas like Canterbury have high potential for new canopy and indigenous vegetation.The Mosaic Landscape: Moving toward a farm layout that integrates shelter, shade, and soil stability through a mix of native and exotic trees.Climate Risks: Looking Toward 2060The data shows significant shifts in seasonality. While warmer winters may boost early spring growth, summers are becoming drier and more drought-prone, particularly in the North and East. Matt warns that extreme events like Cyclone Gabrielle may become more frequent, requiring farmers to use data to build more resilient land-use strategies.Meeting Global Standards: The EU ConnectionWith the EU demanding deforestation-free supply chains, geospatial tech has become a vital proof point. Matt explains how they use satellite data to verify that New Zealand beef hasn't been raised on deforested land, ensuring our products remain competitive in premium overseas markets.The Future: Live Maps and AI AgentsThe next decade will move toward live farm maps. Matt envisions a world where wearable tech (like Halter) and AI work together to move herds automatically based on real-time weather forecasts and pasture growth. This shifts the farmer's role toward more strategic thinking and animal welfare.Final Advice: Embrace the DataMatt's message is one of optimism: New Zealand farms are inherently nature positive. By using the data available - often for free through co-ops or agencies like NIWA - farmers can turn environmental reporting into a tool for diversification and long-term profit. Don't be scared of the tech; use it to prove your greatness.

EDITORIAL: Are we starting to overreact to the weather? Now before anyone jumps on the phone — yes, I know what's happened up north. Yes, I know what happened with the cyclone and it caused real damage. Flooding across parts of Northland, the Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Hawke's Bay. Yes I know that. States of emergency declared. Power outages. Evacuations. Roads closed. People genuinely affected. Up north. Those are the facts and they matter. But here's the bigger picture we're being told now: New Zealand is entering what experts are calling a more defined “cyclone season.” This isn't just a one-off. We've already had multiple major weather events in 2026 — storms earlier this year that caused deaths and serious flooding. Scientists are warning that while cyclones may not come more often, they could be more intense, last longer, and hit harder. So yes — the risk is real. But here's the question I can't shake this morning: are we starting to jump too quickly into full shutdown mode every time a system rolls through? Because we know this is the time of year. We know we sit in a part of the world where these systems track down. This is not new anymore — this is becoming part of the pattern. And yet — what are we seeing? Batten down the hatches. Cancel plans. Stay home. Prepare for the worst. Now again — authorities will say that's exactly the point. Early warnings save lives. And they're right. Since events like Cyclone Gabrielle, behaviour has changed. People take warnings seriously. Emergency management acts earlier. And in many cases that's the preparedness that we want and absolutely prevents tragedy. That's a good thing. But is there a tipping point? Because when every weather system is treated like it could be catastrophic, something else starts to happen. People stop going out. Businesses take a hit. Events lose momentum. And slowly, quietly, the economy feels it. And it starts to feel like it's clickbait for media. It starts to feel like a build up days before. And here's where it gets tricky — because you don't want complacency. You don't want people ignoring warnings when a genuinely dangerous system is coming. But you also don't want a country that freezes every time the forecast turns rough. We've seen the impacts — infrastructure under pressure, insurance costs rising, councils facing huge bills to build resilience. All of that is real, and all of that needs serious long-term thinking. But day-to-day? Are we getting the balance right? Or are we starting to default to worst-case scenario thinking every time will be a catastrophe — just in case? Because if this is the new normal… if this really is a “cyclone season” we're going to live with… Then the way we respond to it matters just as much as the weather itself. So, here's the question this morning — have we found the right balance between caution and overreaction? Or are we, bit by bit, becoming a country that shuts down too easily? Should we be more cautious of a boy who cried wolf situation in Wellington? Because that's the part that really scares me. Do we overreact too quickly? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions to Ministers DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: How is conflict in the Middle East affecting the New Zealand economy? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? TIM COSTLEY to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What changes to welfare supports will come into effect today to help respond to cost of living pressures? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Has Treasury revised its inflation "worst case scenario" on 16 March of 3.7 percent; if so, what are its latest inflation forecasts? KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Transport: What announcements has he made regarding Cyclone Gabrielle recovery work in the Napier to Wairoa corridor? Dr LAWRENCE XU-NAN to the Minister of Education: Will she commit to maintaining at least the current level of delivery for school transport and access to learning during this fossil-fuel price spike? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Associate Minister for Energy: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made on health infrastructure in South Auckland? CUSHLA TANGAERE-MANUEL to the Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery: Does he stand by his answer to oral question No. 10 on Tuesday, 31 March regarding civil defence and emergency services, "they're already well prepared but there is a lot of contingency work going across all Government agencies because we have to take a responsible approach to this as a country"; if so, why? LAURA McCLURE to the Minister for Food Safety: What advice, if any, has he received on the potential impact of the current global fuel supply disruptions on food safety in New Zealand?

Nicola Willis: How petrol will be prioritised in worst-case scenarios Finance minister Nicola Willis spoke to Q+A about how the war in Iran and unfolding fuel crisis could affect New Zealand in worst case scenarios, including if there are widespread cancellations of deliveries on force majeure grounds. She discussed how the government is considering prioritisation if that happens. She also discussed other scenarios in which there's a much longer term issue with higher prices, and what that will mean for the wider economic position for the country. How CEOs are preparing for Iran war fallout Q+A canvassed a group of CEOs for a business insight into how they're preparing their companies in case the fallout from the Iran war gets worse. We spoke to Port of Auckland CEO Roger Gray, Mainfreight Managing Director Don Braid, and Ballance Agri-Nutrients CEO Kelvin Wickham. The district with nowhere for elderly to go Q+A reporter Whena Owen goes to Wairoa where the district is facing an acute shortage of rest home places, after the last facility closed due to damage from Cyclone Gabrielle. But is help now on the way? How drones have taken over the “kill zone” in Ukraine Drones and other unmanned weapons systems have never been more effective on the battlefields of Ukraine, making the concept of front lines non-existent. Instead, a kilometres-wide area now sits between the two armies, where humans are constantly at risk of being targeted. Brigadier Stuart Nasse describes it as being like “the opening scene of Terminator 2”, and says the way war is waged has changed radically. He leads the multinational coalition on drones supporting Ukraine, and was in New Zealand to speak at the Centre for Strategic Studies. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.

Hamish Coulter started Crisis Bunker after Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023 when he saw the lack of key infrastructure.

The wives of two firefighter killed in a landslide during Cyclone Gabrielle have recounted the moment they learned their partners had died. Volunteer firefighters Dave van Zwanenberg and Craig Stevens were buried while responding to slips on Muriwai's Motutara Road on the 13th of February 2023. Craig Stevens was freed from the pile but later died in hospital, while Dave van Zwanenberg was found dead after two days of searching. A coronial inquest into their deaths is being held in Auckland. Felix Walton was there.

A leading search and rescue operator says he told police he could hear a noise so the search for a missing firefighter could continue. A coronial inquest is exploring the desperate search and rescue operation after volunteer firefighters Dave van Zwanenberg and Craig Stevens were buried by a slip at Muriwai on Auckland's west coast during Cyclone Gabrielle. A warning, listeners may find details in this report by Felix Walton upsetting.

Residents of Auckland's Muriwai have described their frantic escape from landslides during Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023. A coronial inquest is investigating the deaths of two volunteer firefighters after they were critically injured in a landslip. Felix Walton has more.

The National Infrastructure Plan was released yesterday, and it makes for grim reading. I don't think anyone expected good news, but nonetheless a cold hard dose of reality is always unwelcome, especially when you've been wilfully ignoring the obvious for years. The plan looks at 17 sectors covering central government, local authorities, and commercially regulated utilities, and lays out a 30 year outline looking at how New Zealand can improve the way it plans, funds, maintains, and delivers infrastructure. So far, so very grown up, but really this is something that should have been done 30 years ago because in a nutshell, we have a huge infrastructure deficit. We need hospitals, we need roads, we need bridges, we need alternatives, we need cycleways, we need sewage, we need water pipes, we need electricity, we need alternative electricity, huge infrastructure deficit across all of the sectors. But even if we had billions of dollars, which we don't, throwing money at the problem doesn't seem to be the only answer, because we are very, very poor at getting bang for our buck as was highlighted in the plan. Over the last 20 years, New Zealand has averaged spending about 5.8% of its GDP on infrastructure, which is one of the highest rates of spending in the OECD. Yet we rank near the bottom of the OECD in terms of efficiency of spend and we came fourth to last in terms of asset management. So we spend all this money, get very little for it, and then don't look after it when we have it. I mean look at Moa Point – it's a brilliant example of what happens when you do not spend money on the boring stuff like maintenance and upkeep. The whole country is basically a Moa Point waiting to happen. The plan recommended that 60 cents of every dollar of infrastructure spend should be allocated to renewals and maintenance. A key theme of the plan was that governments have tended to underfund maintenance. That funding's routinely deferred in favour of the “new and shiny”, to quote the authors of the plan. It's like looking at your house and thinking, God, that plumbing needs fixing, that pipe's looking a bit iffy, we really need to paint the house because those weatherboards are going to get rotten otherwise. Oh boring, let's take the kids to Fiji. That's pretty much what we've been doing as a country for far too long. And it's not just one government, it's successive governments, National and Labour, who have let us down. And they've let us down because we have let them let us down. We don't want to hear the news either. Voters are as much to blame as the governments because we don't want to hear the hard messages. The plan says we cannot afford to have everything we want and in fact need as a country and the infrastructure jobs that we do need to do will have to pay for beyond our general taxes. “The reality is asking people to pay for things is difficult and we've pushed the boat out quite a bit as a government on tolling and that's because ultimately roads have to be paid for. And we've tried to move the system towards more of a user pays model and we think that's fair. The original Harbour Bridge in Auckland was of course paid for with a toll and we've just signalled quite clearly that when you're dropping billions and billions of dollars, which is what the second harbour crossing will be, it will be the biggest infrastructure project ever built in New Zealand, that's a project where we do think it will end up being tolled because that's a fair way of paying for the project. “Here's the reality, roads and in fact all infrastructure has to be paid for. It has to be and you can use user charges for that through tolling or through petrol tax or a combination of both, which is essentially what we do. You can borrow for that, but of course that has to be paid for too. Money is not, despite what the Labour Party think, debt is not free. We already have a huge amount of debt that was built up during the Covid years that has to be repaid and we are desperately as a government getting the books back in order so that when the next shock comes along, the next Cyclone Gabrielle or whatever, we're in a position where we could actually deal with it. At the moment of course we're in a very vulnerable situation and the Treasury says we've got to keep the debt levels under control, otherwise our international borrowing costs will go up and then everybody's interest rates will go up and then you're in banana republic territory. Then you can't even meet the debt repayments on what you've already borrowed.” That was Minister for Infrastructure Chris Bishop talking to Mike Hosking this morning. So it's grim reading. As I say, successive governments are at fault and so are we voters. We want everything done for us and we want the government to pay for it. We don't want to pay more in tax though when we want the government to pay for it. We want all the benefits our great grandparents had in the 60s without being willing to pay the sort of tax they were paying in the 60s. We have to wake up and be willing to vote for governments that are going to make tough decisions. And to help us do that, National and Labour need to join forces, get together and agree on the tough stuff. That the age of universal Super needs to go up, allowing for people to collect less early, sure, when you've got the tough jobs, but you know, we can dither around this but ultimately that's what needs to happen. We need to agree on an infrastructure program that will involve maintenance and building and won't be subject to the whims of politics. We're going to need to see more governance, less politicking. We need that to start this election, otherwise the main parties will be fighting it out to govern a country that isn't worth living in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last year, food giant Watties had to cut contracts with 20 peach growers, citing market dumping and Cyclone Gabrielle as the key factors for the decision. An investigation by the government found that Chinese fruit company J&G International Co. Ltd. was indeed dumping peaches in to the market, causing 'material damage' to the industry. Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Scott Simpson told Heather du Plessis-Allan that this situation unfortunately isn't rare. "It's not completely uncommon. We get probably 1 or 2 a year cases of dumping of product, not just peaches, a whole range of stuff." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three years on from Cyclone Gabrielle, FAR’s North Island manager Dirk Wallace has been part of a team developing a guide to assist growers to recover from extreme weather events. In this episode of Cut the Crop, he emphasises the importance of patience, rather than knee-jerk reactions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prime minister says it could take up to six months to remove masses of soil dumped on damaged roads on the East Cape from last week's storm. Christopher Luxon visited weather-hit Te Araroa and Hicks Bay by helicopter, and spoke to media at the Tai Rawhiti emergency coordination centre. Like locals, he's bracing for a long and tough road ahead. The PM's comparing the devastation in some places to 20-23's Cyclone Gabrielle. Meanwhile, work has just resumed at Mount Maunganui a week on from the deadly land-slip there. Rescue workers were pulled out of the disaster site this morning after technology that had been installed to monitor land movement was triggered and work suspended. It came ahead of a vigil tonight for a community still reeling over the deaths of six people. Kim Baker Wilson spoke to Lisa Owen.

New data shows New Zealanders are spending far more time under States of Emergency than a decade ago, driven by increasingly frequent storms and fires. Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz says regions must be better prepared, drawing on her town's experience after Cyclone Gabrielle.. Gisborne Mayor Stoltz spoke to Lauren Crimp.

As Kiwi's flock to the beaches in the summer heat, the need for surf lifeguards couldn't be greater. But Surf Life Saving New Zealand says that with the growing population, they'll need 1000 volunteers over the next three years, especially at Auckland's wild west coast beaches. One of those popular black-sand beaches, Bethell's, has been identified by Water Safety New Zealand as one of the country's drowning blackspots. But with its club house still yellow-stickered after Cyclone Gabrielle, they're struggling to retain some volunteers they need to keep people safe in the water. Bella Craig reports.

The NZ Bravery Awards were announced this morning. Among the recipients, Detective Sergeant Heath Jones, for his actions during Cyclone Gabrielle. 

A witness in the inquest into 13 deaths linked to Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay has warned the coroner that more people will be harmed unless local councils set trigger levels for rivers, so everyone knows when an evacuation is needed. The second phase of the coronial inquiry ends today in the Hastings District Court. For three weeks Coroner Erin Woolley has been looking at why hundreds of people's lives were put at risk during the 2023 weather event when they weren't evacuated in time. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook has been covering the inquest.

In part two, a 120-year-old kauri villa once home to writer Robin Hyde is set for demolition - but some literary heavyweights have signed a petition to see the building moved, rather than demolished. Then, a little Māori Anglican church with a big history has just opened it's doors after a nearly two-year restoration process. It was a major job after being torn up by floodwaters during Cyclone Gabrielle.

For this month’s Farmstrong interview, we revisit a Hawke’s Bay farmer we’ve had tabs on since Cyclone Gabrielle. Today, he offers some sound advice to South Island farmers who have been hammered by the recent wind events on how to deal with the aftermath of extreme weather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Otago Regional Council fears lessons haven't been learned almost three years after Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted significant weaknesses in critical infrastructure. Tess Brunton reports.

The person in charge of flood forecasting during Cyclone Gabrielle can't explain why it took two hours to alert Civil Defence that river level monitoring equipment wasn't working. Tairawhiti Hawke's Bay reporter Alexa Cook reports.

The second week of a coronial inquiry into the deaths of 13 people in relation to Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay is underway with witnesses detailing shortcomings of flood models. The inquest is set down for 3 weeks and will examine how Hawke's Bay Civil Defence prepared for the cyclone, what and how warnings were issued, and the operational emergency response, which includes search and rescue efforts for those who died. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti Reporter Alexa Cook spoke to Lisa Owen.

Alexa talks about this week's Coroner's Inquest into Cyclone Gabrielle, the legal action being taken against Wairoa's regional council and the village of Onga Onga celebrates 150 years.

A coronial inquest into Cyclone Gabrielle has heard how some people stranded on roofs in Hawke's Bay as the floodwaters rose, waited nearly an hour to be connected to 111. Our Tairawhiti Hawke's Bay reporter Alexa Cook is covering the inquest and speaks with Lisa Owen.

The first witness to give evidence at a coronial inquiry looking into the deaths of 13 people during Cyclone Gabrielle says Gisborne's civil defence was better organised than Hawkes Bay. Ken Cooper was the central Team Leader for Urban Search and Rescue during the cyclone and was deployed to Tairawhiti first, before moving on to the Hawkes Bay region. Mr Cooper's evidence is part of a three week inquest at Hastings District Court to examine the emergency response on preparedness of authorities during the devastating 2023 storm. Alexa Cook reports.

A family whose daughter drowned in Cyclone Gabrielle have been gifted a brand new home and will soon be moving back to their property. Alexa Cook reports.

Hawkes Bay orchardists are pulling out their peach trees after Wattie's told them it's shrinking production of the canned fruitA gap in production in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle allowed Chinese canned peaches to get a perch in the market - now they're undercutting the local offering and are here to stayGuests:Andrew Bevin - Newsroom business reporterGary Hamilton-Irvine - Hawke's Bay Today multi-media journalistLearn more:Discussion about peaches on RNZ's The PanelAndrew Bevin's story in NewsroomFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A doctor who worked at a Bay View makeshift clinic following Cyclone Gabrielle has documented the stories of 14 people who lived through the disaster in February 2023. In the immediate aftermath of the disaster, Kristin Speers helped those dealing with physical trauma - skin and soft tissue injuries at risk of infection, gastro-enteritis with the expose to contaminants in the floodwaters and silt, and of course, psychological trauma. When the clinic closed down she delved in to helping people manage insurance and grants and funding applications - she helped unlock about 170-thousand dollars for people through the various funds that were made available. Then came the idea, along with a group of locals, to capture residents' stories in a book. Kristin was the "designated interviewe " and spent hundreds, if not thousands, of hours speaking to 150 people, often on more than one occasion, surveying their property, looking at photos, and being a gentle ear for many who had never spoken about what they went through. The book project did not pan out - so instead Kristin - who felt a deep sense of duty to the people who had given her their time - set about making a podcast. With no audio, media or journalistic help, she has created a 10-part series, telling the stories of 14 people, called Under the Weather. Philip Barber - who survived the Cyclone by climbing onto the roof of his house with his young family - is in episode one of the podcast. Kristin and Philip speak to Kathryn Ryan.

What happens if your home is destroyed in a flood, but the land underneath it is no longer safe to live on? Until now, governments and councils have stepped in with billion-dollar buyouts – but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says that era might be over.In this episode, we unpack what this shift could mean for homeowners and property investors, and whether the risks of buying in certain areas are about to get much bigger.You'll learn:How past disasters like the Canterbury earthquakes and Cyclone Gabrielle triggered massive government buyoutsWhy Luxon is signalling “no more bailouts” for land lossesWhat this could mean for property values, mortgages, and your investment strategyUnderstanding climate-related risks is becoming essential for property investors. If government support dries up, the financial fallout could be huge.Don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠create your free Opes+ account here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

New Zealand scientists have carried out what could be the world's largest ever landslide mapping exercise. Earth Sciences New Zealand engineering geologist Chris Massey spoke to Corin Dann.

Driving in West Auckland is set to get easier as work comes to an end on repairing Scenic Drive, badly damaged by slips in the Anniversary Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. RNZ's Explainer Editor Nik Dirga reports.

How a new fundraising platform is aiming to level the playing field in the education space.

A major project to relocate five marae in Tairāwhiti is underway, after flooding from Cyclone Gabrielle forced them to move to safer ground. Hawke's Bay Tairāwhiti reporter Alexa Cook reports.

Emergency choppers used to save people after disasters like Cyclone Gabrielle are costing taxpayers more and more. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.

Carpet maker Bremworth is rebuilding its Napier yarn plant that was destroyed in Cyclone Gabrielle, which means 40 more jobs will be on offer. Before the flood it employed about 150 staff at the Napier factory, but most of them lost their jobs. For the last couple of years Bremworth has been importing yarn to bolster supplies from its Whanganui spinning plant. Bremworth CEO, Craig Woolford spoke to Lisa Owen.

There could be changes to forestry slash rules introduced just two years ago after Cyclone Gabrielle - but what will it take to prevent  a repeat of dire consequences after extreme weather events?

On valentine's day, Feb 14th 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle ripped through New Zealand, devastating the Hawkes Bay region with unprecedented flooding and destruction. The storm claimed the immediate lives of 11 individuals.In this 7-Part Mini series, you're going to hear first-hand accounts of what it was like to live through that experience - from those who did.Many of these stories have never been heard before.Finally we address the question many residents still ask themselves today, where was the warning?Episode One will be available July 31st for all listeners, but in order to listen to the entire podcast a Brevity+ Subscription will be required.All of our podcasts are funded by Brevity Studios thanks to our fantastic subscribers. We do not receive government funding. By subscribing you'll be supporting our ongoing work bringing you stories that matter.Credits:Narration: Ryan WolfResearch and interviews: Jacob Masters & Ryan WolfWritten by: Jacob Masters & Ryan WolfEdited by: Ryan WolfSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/guilt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A former Muriwai resident who lost her home during Cyclone Gabrielle is adamant she would now be bankrupt without a council buyout of her property. Former Muriwai homeowner Caroline Bell-Booth spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A primary school near Wairoa that was ruined in Cyclone Gabrielle, and has been operating out of temporary classrooms is furious with the Education Review Office over the timing of its evaluation. Alexa Cook reports.

What if a secretive cult used a disaster relief charity to dodge taxes and launder its image? This investigation exposes how the PBCC created the RRT to secure tax breaks, win government grants, and hide abuse—backed by leaks, records, and insider evidence, this is the story the RRT doesn't want you to hear.Chapter 1 00:00:47:04The RRT claimed to donate 16,000 food boxes after the La Soufrière eruption—but over 90% were paid for by the governments of Saint Vincent and Canada, exposing the PBCC's pattern of exaggeration and deception.Chapter 2 00:08:23:01To avoid losing tax-exempt status, the PBCC copied Scientology's playbook—rebranding, lobbying, and launching a flashy disaster relief charity to fake public benefit and keep government subsidies.Chapter 3 00:26:07:11When questioned by the UK Parliament in 2012, Garth Christie and Bruce Hazell failed to provide any genuine examples of public charity, instead offering a handful of staged events and misleading anecdotes stretching back to the 19th century.Chapter 4 00:45:22:13The Exclusive Brethren rejects charity not out of neglect, but by doctrine. Since J. N. Darby, its leaders have taught that the outside world is evil and unworthy of compassion—banning philanthropy as a matter of principle, not oversight.Chapter 5 00:59:27:22The PBCC directs nearly all its charitable donations back into its own internal network of trusts and businesses, leveraging just under 2% for public-facing projects to qualify for government tax rebates. Chapter 6 01:19:53:11From photobombing public health ceremonies to branding burger buns, the RRT prioritizes publicity over substance, sometimes taking full credit for donations made by governments or third parties..Chapter 7 01:38:13:12The RRT is the PBCC's “pretty girlfriend” in a bait-and-switch—partnering with trusted charities to hide the cult's abusive history. By hijacking goodwill, they rebrand charity events to whitewash decades of harm and control.Chapter 8 01:44:03:00The PBCC uses the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) to launder its cult reputation—hiding abuse and control behind staged charity. But as more groups learn the truth, they're cutting ties—showing that speaking out works.Chapter 9 02:02:36:17The RRT claimed a $1.9M donation after Cyclone Gabrielle—but records show most funding came from taxpayers and another charity. Much of it was spent at PBCC-owned businesses, turning disaster relief into profit.Chapter 10 02:17:56:01The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) looks charitable—but it's a front for the Plymouth Brethren cult's billion-dollar tax-free empire. Behind the red tents and PR stunts is a scheme draining public funds while offering just enough photo-op charity to stay exempt.Link for insiders- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9xby4sx108r4z4uwd0chn/34897-139.mp4?rlkey=eux11qb1uwxvagwuix1r7cu5p&st=0h29fdn9&dl=0Link to articles-RNZ on PBCC National Assistance Fund tax breaks- https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/471553/ex-plymouth-brethren-christian-church-members-call-for-its-charitable-status-to-be-stripped?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6080541/Charity-promising-100-cent-donations-farmers-caught-spending-half-donations.htmlHow much money the ecosystem makes- https://archive.ph/mMYlvParliament – Hazell and Christie transcript. Audio in folder link below -https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmselect/cmpubadm/76/121106.htm Inforum article – PBCC finances https://www.inforum.com/news/the-vault/whistleblowers-allege-church-with-nd-ties-is-replacing-religion-with-richeshttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2234284/So-Christian-charity-Plymouth-Brethren-lose-battle-tax-relief-theyre-doing-public-good.html Folder link to all other articles- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wu28zm4caf0kcivpdl94w/Truth-About-RRT-podcast-article-links.pdf?rlkey=8dpq8ybhyldz8j4ynubbvmme8&st=95186daf&dl=0Admin/Legal email address:stouffvillelegal-gal@protonmail.com

Residents of the the tiny coastal village of Herbertville on the lower north island - are anxious about the build up of debris in the river running under the only bridge in and out of town. The town flooded when Cyclone Gabrielle hit in 2023 with some properties still bearing the scars. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP Well, guys, if you enjoyed part 1 of my epic trip across to New Zealand then get yourself a cold one, sit back, relax, and get ready to enjoy the second part of the story. If you didn't catch part 1 earlier this week then make sure you go back and listen to that first. We pick up the journey at the start of day 3, and head straight to the iconic Waihau bay. This stunning area was made famous by Taika Waititi's film ‘Boy', and oh man was it special; what a way to kick off the second half of the trip. After some delicious home made ice cream at the Pacific Coast Macadamia Store we cracked on down the coast. I bumped into a fella called Giles who was undertaking a similar bikepacking trip with his son, and we cracked open a few Gizzy Golds and yarned into the evening.  Heading back down the coast towards Gisborne we took in more stunning views, and surveyed the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle that struck the region back in 2023. Still in the cleanup stages, it's clear to see how the disaster decimated the land and the sea, but the way the Māori people have rallied around each other and is really heartening, and left us all feeling pretty inspired.  What better way to wrap up a trip through some of the hottest surfing on the planet than with a quick lesson? I was taken out into the water with legendary local surfer, Holly Quinn, who showed me how to master the waves and helped me get up. We sealed off the adventure by visiting Sunshine brewery; the home of the iconic Gizzy Gold which I'd become so familiar with over the week. Honestly, guys, if you ever get the chance to head out to the North West coast of the North Island and explore Gisborne and the surrounding area - jump on it; you won't regret it.  I hope you really enjoyed listening to these two eps; I had an amazing time and I'm really grateful to Tairāwhiti Gisborne - the Gisborne Tourism Board - for making it happen. If you want to read more about my trip and see some of the incredible pictures, check out this cracking feature by our friends at FLOW MOUNTAIN BIKE.  Cheers, Mitch!   Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction & Recap 00:02:21 - Day Three Begins: Waihau Bay & Movie Locations 00:12:54 - Macadamia Farm & Local Treats 00:14:55 - Coastal Riding & Māori Cultural Insights 00:20:41 - Bikepacking Father & Son Duo 00:34:13 - East Cape Lighthouse & The First Sunrise 00:49:08 - Famous Café 35 & Power Pies 01:02:15 - Māori Facial Tattoos (Moko Kauae) & Cultural Significance 01:05:07 - Final Stretch Back to Gisborne ----more---- This episode is brought to you by our friends over at NordVPN. For a huge discount on your plan plus 4 additional on top head over to nordvpn.com/pelosurf. The Life in the Peloton book is OUT NOW! Get your copy now exclusively at maap.cc! Can't wait for you to read it.