A Christchurch company is helping with relief efforts in Vanuatu after Cyclone Harold ripped through the island nation this week.
GCH Aviation-owned Vanuatu Helicopters is assisting the local government with pilot Andy Martin doing medical evacuations and helping to assess needs in isolated communities.
Meanwhile the NZ Defence Force confirmed a C-130 Hercules left from Whenuapai at 9am this morning loaded with supplies requested by the Vanuatu Government, including satellite phones, chainsaw kits and agricultural kits.
Also onboard is another GCH helicopter which will also be used in the relief effort.
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters said on Thursday the Hercules would also be used to facilitate the repatriation of those New Zealanders wishing to leave Vanuatu.
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