New Zealand launches global fundraiser for post-cyclone reconstruction

Cyclone Gabrielle is believed to have caused as much damage as the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.abc.net.au/news/nz-launches-global-fundraiser-for-post-cyclone-reconstruction/102028574New Zealand is launching an international fundraising appeal for the massive reconstruction work needed after Cyclone Gabrielle tore across the country's North Island earlier this month, forcing thousands of people into shelters and killing eleven.

NZ's prime minister said the appeal would target people abroad with strong connections to the countryThe appeal will fund longer-term recovery projects and target wealthy expatriates, businesses and anyone with affection for New Zealand, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Monday.

The appeal will be modelled after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake fundraiser, which collected more than $NZ94 million . Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand's North Island on February 12 and battered roads and bridges, and left tens of thousands without power across an area that makes up a third of the country.

weaponised weather pushing you out!

Why can’t they borrow money & use the funds they already have? Surely they aren’t that financially spent?

Typical socialist wanting others to pay

so NZ is now a 3rd world country? thank you Jacinda Adhern!

Google founder Larry Page and billionaire is a NZ resident. World ruiner and billionaire Peter Thiel is unfortunately also a citizen of NZ. They should hit them up for some cash, since they moved to NZ to escape climate change and social unrest.

It's probably the first time I've ever heard of NZ getting a cyclone, ironic.

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