[pima.nius] PR: MP welcomes government relief support for the Cook Islands

MP welcomes government relief support for the Cook Islands

http://pacific.scoop.co.nz/2010/02/mp-welcomes-government-relief-support-for-the-cook/

11:30 February 16, 2010Cook Is, NZ, Pacific Press Releases 0 comments

Press Release – New Zealand National Party

The New Zealand Government is committed to helping the people of Aitutaki recover from the damage caused by Cyclone Pat, Maungakiekie MP, Peseta Sam Loti-Iiga says. MP welcomes Government relief support for the Cook Islands

The New Zealand Government is committed to helping the people of Aitutaki recover from the damage caused by Cyclone Pat, Maungakiekie MP, Peseta Sam Loti-Iiga says.

"I welcome news of an initial contribution of $200,000 for relief and recovery efforts in the Cook Islands in the wake of the cyclone", Peseta Sam Loti-Iiga says.

"This is a first step and the New Zealand Government will continue to work with authorities in the Cook Islands to decide how best to support ongoing recovery efforts on Aitutaki.

Yesterday, a Royal New Zealand Air Force C130 Hercules left carrying relief supplies (from the Government and the Red Cross) such as tarpaulins, water containers, tents, and chainsaw packs.

The plane, with 12 NZ defence Force personnel on board, is due to arrive in the Cook Islands about 9pm last night.
"The flight will collect further supplies in Rarotonga, and will travel between Aitutaki and Rarotonga from today as required."

On Thursday, Cyclone Pat hit the southern Cook Islands causing extensive damage on Aitutaki.
"While we cannot trivialise the seriousness and devastation of this disaster, it is a relief to know that as yet there have been no reported deaths or serious injuries," Peseta Sam Loti-Iiga says.

"New Zealand's financial contributions, which will be utilised to respond to direct requests for supplies and assistance, will be directed through the Cook Islands Red Cross."

ENDS

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