The aftermath of flooding from Cyclone Gabrielle seen from above Tūtira, Hawke's Bay. Photo: Supplied / Chloe Hill
Hawke's Bay Regional Council is worried the Cyclone Gabrielle response and recovery could leave ratepayers with a hefty bill.
A council report has revealed it's alreday struggling to get reimbursed for some costs from NEMA, the National Emergency Management Agency including for emergency infrastructure repairs, helicopters, and generators.
It says if that's not resolved, ratepayers will have to fund the shortfall.
Lauren Crimp has been reading the report and spoke to Craig McCulloch.
