Awhi ki Māhia - Cyclone Gabrielle

The impact on the Hawke’s Bay and East Coast regions is unprecedented, our hearts go out to all those who have lost whānau and/or property. We are grateful that Māhia has not been as severely affected as other parts of the region, however, the negative impact on its residents and visitors will be felt for a while.

This page has been set up to enable those with connections to Māhia to be able to support in a manner, no matter how big or small, that reaches where the need is most. This will change daily, if not on an hourly basis.

Māhia Restoration Trust is a charitable organisation whose fundamental purpose is to support the Māhia community. They will ensure 100% of the funds contributed go directly to where the need is most. The Civil Defence, Police, Health providers, and Iwi are all doing great work and Māhia Restoration Trust will complement the work of these organisations to ensure the best outcomes for our community.

That being said, the Civil Defence / Iwi emergency centre at Mokotahi Hall ceased operation on Monday 20th February at 5.00pm.

The Māhia Restoration Trust, through experience, recognises that there is often a ‘long tail’ of such events and will ensure the community has the resources it requires long after the civil emergency.

WHAKATIKA TAWHITO O TE MAHIA