Wellington [New Zealand], February 15: The New Zealand government has declared a National State of Emergency, to assist in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle.
The declaration will apply to the six regions that have already declared a local State of Emergency: Northland, Auckland, Tairāwhiti, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Hawke's Bay.
A national state of emergency gives the national controller legal authority to apply further resources across the country and set priorities in support of a national level response.
Source: Fiji Sun
