Rehette Stoltz: Gisborne District Mayor says officials have resorted to handing out newspapers to get out emergency messages

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Feb 14, 2023 · 3m

Much of the Gisborne District doesn't have road access, power or internet and is running short of water, food and fuel.

Mayor Rehette Stoltz told Kate Hawkesby officials are resorting to handing out free newspapers, to get out critical emergency messages.

“We have hundreds of staff walking our neighbourhoods dropping Gisborne Heralds with information to 22,00 homes today.”

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