The New Zealand government has announced a further $US500,000 worth of support to Vanuatu communities impacted by the evacuation from Ambae.
An aerial photo taken on 25 September by vulcanologist Thomas Boyer of Manaro Voui volcano. Photo: AFP / Thomas Boyer
It said it is continuing to work with the government of Vanuatu and other partners to support the response.
A total of US$420,000 is being given to New Zealand non-government organisations to work with partners in Vanuatu to provide on-the-ground assistance with US$80,000 going towards the Vanuatu's government's response effort.
Foreign minister Gerry Brownlee said New Zealand's total contribution so far is just under $NZ1 million ($US970,000) in addition to technical assistance and supplies already provided.