Rebuilding after Cyclone Gita

'We need to prepare ourselves to rebuild and renew'

Despite this, people in the kingdom are still maintaining good spirits.

In the main street of Nuku'alofa, Tafi led a group of half a dozen young men, sweeping the road and collecting debris from the footpaths.

Tafi was doing this despite the fact his own house was completely destroyed by Cyclone Gita.

"We've been looking for and seeking assistance from our family overseas - if they can provide financial support to build a new house," he said.

Tafi didn't mind doing what he regards as his civic duty while he was effectively homeless.