On yet another wet and windy evening in Wellington, Dame Cindy hosted a reception to acknowledge all those who have been instrumental in keeping our region safe throughout the recent severe weather events.
Guests included mayors from around the Wellington and Wairarapa region, council staff, emergency services personnel, iwi representatives and charitable organisations. Also attending were community members who selflessly put the safety of others above their own during April’s flooding.
The combined effort from these individuals and institutions has been tireless and remains ongoing. As Dame Cindy remarked in her speech, ‘We are a region of people that care deeply for our neighbours, and that is never more evident than when we are united in challenging times like these.’
You can read Dame Cindy's full speech here: Wellington Region Emergency Management Reception.
View more images from the reception here: Wellington Region Emergency Management Reception.
Our thoughts are with all of our Wellington and Wairarapa whānau who have been affected by these recent events.