More than 12 tonnes of aid and disaster relief supplies from New Zealand has touched down on a Defence Force Hercules plane in Tonga.
The New Zealand Defence Force said agriculture tool kits, family hygiene kits, collapsible water containers, tarpaulins, generators and chainsaw packs were all on board.
Air Commodore Kevin McEvoy said he hoped the supplies would provide basic power, water and sanitation for people.
He said there was also equipment to clear fallen trees.
Most of Tonga remained without power and running water in the wake of Gita.
Derek Leonard owns and runs a coffee plantation in Veitongo - a small rural village in the middle of Tongatapu.
He said some small local shops had been demolished and many houses around him had lost roofs.
He said he was also dealing with the devastation of his home and property.
"My drying shed is pretty much wrecked and a lot of plants - whole lot of my crops, all of my shelter belt and half the trees are just demolished."
Mr Leonard said several days on, he still didn't have power or running water and has been non-stop cleaning.
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