Continue the tour of duty with Davey and Storm in flood-ravaged Esk Valley and beyond.
⚠️ This episode contains reflections on Cyclone Gabrielle which may be distressing to some listeners. Discretion is advised.
Storm has learned that the trail of destruction extends far beyond Esk Valley. Davey has heard terrible news in the control room as distress calls pour in from around the region. The situation is grim. Join them and their 5/7 Battalion whanau as they forge onward through the crisis. They also share deeply personal reflections on the emotional toll of a deployment on home turf.
This episode continues the journey of Sergeant Storm Harrison and Staff Sergeant Davey Forbes as they share their reflections on this very personal mission. They discuss the challenges faced by them, their families and their community, and the resilience and courage required to recover. This episode delves into their roles within the Army Reserves, highlighting the vital contributions made by their unit and the importance of strength in diversity. The discussion also covers the recognition they received, including the Chief of Defence Force commendation. They talk about what can be done differently in the future - when the next disaster strikes. They also touch on some of the consequences of living in Category 3 in the 'Managed Retreat' that followed on the heels of Cyclone Gabrielle. The episode concludes with a tribute to their families and community, showcasing the strength and unity that helped them through a time of crisis.
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UNDER THE WEATHER has been featured on RNZ and Stuff. Links below to find out more.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360795376/devastation-healing-cyclone-gabrielles-untold-stories
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2019002009/tales-of-horror-and-heroism-in-cyclone-gabrielle-podcast
Te Reo Translations
Aroha love
Hinengaro the mind.
Kai food
Kapai good
Korero to talk,
Mahi work
Tautoko acknowledge or pay respects to
Whaikorero formal speech or address
Whakapapa roots, as in lineage or descent
Whanau family
Whare house or dwelling
Chapters
00:00 Recap and introduction
00:35 Briefly in Bay View
01:00 Family impacts
02:45 2 different worlds
03:08 A community living in fear
05:30 The distribution hub
07:30 Billy (and some more about him later….)
08:40 A lot of love for the Reserves
10:20 Accolades
14:35 A trip to Wellington
17:10 The emotional toll
(19:45-52 ⚠️)
23:35 What about next time?
26:30 Onward
29:30 Recruitment
30:45 The curse of Category 3
31:15 Living the Dream
32:15 Further acknowledgement
33:20 Aroha
33:40 Conclusion to the NZDF story
34:45 A dedication ⚠️
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