Grant Robertson: Finance Minister on the newly announced Lotto draw and fundraising appeal for Cyclone Gabrielle rebuilds - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced a special Lotto draw and fundraising appeal for the Cyclone Gabrielle rebuilds.

It was based on the Christchurch earthquake appeal - which had raised about $100 million.

The national state of emergency has also been extended further.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson says the Lotto draw is part of a bigger scheme designed to raise money for the affected regions and that they're looking for as many contributions as they can get.

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