A second New Zealand Air Force Hercules has delivered aid to Fua'amotu International Airport to help with the ongoing impacts of a violent volcanic eruption and tsunami.
A NH90 helicopter lands onboard the HMNZS Canterbury. Photo: Supplied / NZ Defence Force
Three ships have been deployed to assist with the aid effort with the HMNZS Canterbury the latest to set sail for Tonga overnight.
The ship has two NH90 helicopters, personnel and supplies onboard and is set to arrive in Tonga early next week.
Supplies are loaded onboard the HMNZS Canterbury for Tonga's relief effort. Photo: Supplied / NZ Defence Force
The Defence Force are working with MFAT and the supplies onboard include water, tarpaulins and milk powder.
Defence Force personnel board the HMNZS Canterbury. Photo: Supplied / NZ Defence Force
The HMNZS Canterbury is also carrying vehicles and several containers of construction equipment requested by Tongan authorities to assist with the recovery efforts following the eruption and tsunami.