Cyclone Gabrielle update
20 February 2023
After a challenging five day deployment, our VERT team returned home yesterday safe and sound. Although the devastation of cyclone Gabrielle was overwhelming, there were numerous success stories with the team evacuating all sorts of animals, and performing a few technical rescues (including sheep rescued from a roof top). The team want to acknowledge the incredible organisations we worked with including HUHANZ, SPCA Hawke's Bay, and Animal Evac New Zealand (all under the direction of the Ministry for Primary Industries). Also, the Hawke’s bay community- it was a privilege to assist where we could. And finally, thank you so much to everyone who has donated. The money raised will cover our training costs for this year and allow us to replace some dated equipment – we are so grateful to all you wonderful people. Kia kaha.
