The Government has announced a $300 million emergency package to help the nation recover after Cyclone Gabrielle.

$250 million will be spent on roads and infrastructure and $50 million will be used to help businesses recover.

NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says this is likely just the start of the Cyclone Gabrielle recovery efforts.

Fran O'Sullivan says announcing this recovery fund early on was a smart move on the Government's part.

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