New Zealand will assist with immediate relief efforts in Fiji following Cyclone Evan.
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully said New Zealand will make $50,000 immediately available as a first step for responding to specific requests.
Tarpaulins, water containers, generators and chainsaw packs are on the way to Fiji on commercial flights and a contribution of $170,000 to the Fiji Red Cross will help it to replenish supplies.
Mr McCully said the Government is also looking at further funding for New Zealand-based non-government organisations with supplies already in Fiji.
