Thread by @melulater

Fiji is sending us help with the Gabrielle aftermath, as is the Australian Defence Force and the US is sending us satellite pictures to help out.
#PMChippy is not going to the Pacific Island Forum in Fiji this week due to Gabrielle, so Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni in going instead.

#PMChippy has been detailing what has been achieved, what is open, what limitations there are, what is munted and needs major repairs.
Far too much to keep up with.
So much is happening, but because so much has to happen it may not be happening as fast as people like. Be patient.

#PMChippy says the authorities are not sitting on a pile of unreported deaths. There is a process, and once that process is worked through any deaths are reported publicly. Please report any deaths you know of to the police rather than spreading rumours.

Minister of Finance Grant Robertson has been visiting the affected areas today so he can see and hear first hand before nutting through options with Treasury for Cabinet to consider tomorrow. #PMChippy

Some offers from overseas are specific, some very general. Some will be more useful for the recovery phase than for the immediate response.
Some things will need to be reprioritised due to this weather event. #PMChippy

The Minister of Immigration is looking at how visas would work for the rebuild - most of those are already on the Green List, just need to make sure their visa application is timely & smooth.
It is possible we may need a legislative response, but that will come clear. #PMChippy

There is work going on across govt about building in the right places, such as schools. That is even more important now says #PMChippy

We have accepted offers of help where we have a clear task for them and we can provide accommodation.
900 defence force workers are currently involved because that's their best use, we have 9000 in the defence force & others will get used as the response/recovery... #PMChippy

...deems their skills are required.
We have to understand what the need is to get the right skillset in the right place at the right time. It's all important not to impede the first responders.
#PMChippy

MSD will go to places where the connectivity is impacted so people can apply for support.
Question on if there is price gouging happening, will petrol prices be regulated? Hasn't heard there is, & MBIE monitor this stuff.
The End.
#PMChippy