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flag Prime Minister Luxon visits East Coast to assess storm damage, support recovery, and announce aid.

flag Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the East Coast for the second time in a week, assessing damage from severe weather that caused major road disruptions, including landslides blocking State Highway 35 and Waioweka Gorge. flag He emphasized recovery efforts, coordination among agencies, and resilience planning, with officials aiming to reopen Waioweka Gorge within a week despite massive debris—estimated at 500,000 cubic meters. flag Emergency funding from the National Land Transport Fund is supporting repairs, while Civil Defence payments were announced for affected residents in Northland, Bay of Plenty, and the East Coast. flag Luxon is also expected to attend Waitangi events next week, engaging with Māori leaders as part of broader government outreach.

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