SYDNEY -- New Zealand will launch an international fundraising appeal for the massive reconstruction work needed after Cyclone Gabrielle tore across the country's north earlier this month, forcing thousands of people into shelters and killing eleven. The appeal will fund longer term recovery projects and target wealthy expatriates, businesses and anyone with affection for New Zealand, said Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Monday. Facebook owner Meta has offered to promote the appeal, he added. "One of the things we know from past events is that there are people abroad with very strong connections to New Zealand who want to be able to make a contribution," Hipkins said ...Keep on reading: New Zealand launches global fundraiser for post-cyclone reconstruction