24 Aug 2016

Lack of building supplies hinders Fiji's rebuild

From , 5:05 am on 24 August 2016

Fiji's Red Cross says the country's rebuild is being hindered by problems accessing building supplies.

The category five Cyclone Winston caused widespread devastation when it swept through much of the country six months ago.

The director general of the Fiji Red Cross, Filipe Nainoca, says food and water security has largely been restored, but thousands of people are still living in tents.

He told Jamie Tahana accessing building materials has been a challenge that has slowed the rebuild.

A damaged building on Koro Island in Fiji after Cyclone Winston.

A damaged building on Koro Island in Fiji after Cyclone Winston. Photo: Fiji Government