Communication and access to information has been a major issue with both power outages and damage to broad band infrastructure.
Andy Carroll is the general manager of customer network operations at Chorus - provider of telecommunications, he is leading their work in the field.
They've been working to restore internet and have put in some temporary measures
Andy talks to Jesse about what people can expect in the coming weeks in terms of connectivity.
Crews worked to restore a cable which was torn from a bridge near Tologa Bay by the swollen Hikuwai River after Cyclone Hale. Photo: Supplied / Chorus
