Supplies and connectivity are slowly being returned to Hawke's Bay, though around 31,000 people in Napier are still without power.
The region has suffered incomprehensible damage in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Also, sadly, another death has been recorded in Hawke's Bay today as well, bringing the total toll to 7.
1900 people in the region are currently staying in evacuation centres.
For the latest Interim Chief Executive of the Hawke's Bay Regional Council Pieri Munro talks to Jesse.
About 11 army trucks carrying dozens of people arrived at the Hastings Sports Centres on Wednesday after Cyclone Gabrielle left thousands displaced in Hawke's Bay. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver
