Hawke's Bay growers are relieved the government is putting $172 million into cleaning up silt and debris from Cyclone Gabrielle.
$102 million will go towards clearing up residential properties, council land for renewed public access, and whenua Māori.
A further $70 million will go to commercial properties, including farmers and growers.
President of the Hawke's Bay Fruitgrowers' Association Brydon Nisbet says although help is obviously welcome, it won't touch the sides.
He spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss
