Ukraine may be a world away from Gisborne but Tairāwhiti Emergency Management group manager Ben Green could see plenty of similarities after presenting at the inaugural Australia-New Zealand-Ukraine Cooperation Forum.

If your home has a red or yellow building placard due to flood-related damage, this page guides you through what it means and what to do next.

Standing with East Cape communities - donations welcomed via the Disaster Relief Trust.
We appreciate all your support.
Ngā mihi.

UPDATE 8.15pm January 26