NZ provides support for Vanuatu

NZ provides additional support for Vanuatu

It said it is continuing to work with the government of Vanuatu and other partners to support the response.

A total of US$420,000 is being given to New Zealand non-government organisations to work with partners in Vanuatu to provide on-the-ground assistance with US$80,000 going towards the Vanuatu's government's response effort.

Foreign minister Gerry Brownlee said New Zealand's total contribution so far is just under $NZ1 million ($US970,000) in addition to technical assistance and supplies already provided.