Cyclone-affected regions are bracing for yet another round of heavy rain.
MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for the Gisborne District north of Tolaga Bay until 6am Tuesday.
There's also a heavy rain watch for the Coromandel Peninsula until 3am Tuesday.
Gisborne District Mayor Rehette Stoltz told Kate Hawkesby that every bout of rain makes the East Coast's issues even worse.
The Government's providing 25-million dollars in grants to address the immediate cashflow needs of businesses in affected regions.
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