Six Dominos stores across Tauranga are hoping to help raise more than $50,000 today to help support communities devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Domino's Tauranga, Bureta, Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa, Bethlehem and Greerton stores are joining 100 Domino's stores across NZ, and will be donating $2 from every pizza sold between 3pm and 8pm today to Taskforce Kiwi's cyclone relief effort.

The shocking weather event caused severe damage, forcing people to evacuate and leaving thousands of homes and businesses damaged by floodwaters and without power.

Domino's New Zealand general manager Daniel Hawkins says as clean-up efforts in New Zealand communities begin, Domino's stores are looking to help in any way they can.

"Domino's is often the last kitchen to close during a natural disaster, supporting affected communities by donating much-needed hot meals to first responders, volunteers, and evacuees.

"I am proud to share that our franchisees in the Hawke's Bay region have donated more than 2000 pizzas so far to those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, and our support doesn't end there."

Today, more than 100 participating Domino's stores will come together to raise funds for those affected by the floods, helping not-for-profit organisation Taskforce Kiwi.

These funds will cover the operational costs involved in Taskforce Kiwi's cyclone relief effort, including supporting their team on the ground with the right equipment and PPE and with fuel for both frontline workers and evacuees.

Donating $2 from every pizza sold on the day, Domino's hopes to raise more than $50,000 for Taskforce Kiwi, with the assistance of Domino's registered charity, Give for Good.

'We understand that while we can't replace what people have lost during this catastrophic weather event, but we can help communities begin to recover, and of course provide a safe, hot meal,” says Give for Good general manager Bronwyn Spencer.

"As Domino's registered charity, with a focus on proving meals to those in need, Give for Good is proud to continue its support of Kiwis affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.

"Donating to Taskforce Kiwi will help ensure those in need across New Zealand get exactly what they need, when they need it,” says Bronwyn.

Taskforce Kiwi Board chair Bevan Killick says that the support provided by Domino's and Give for Good is crucial to Taskforce Kiwi's cyclone relief operation in Hawke's Bay.

"Currently, many of the communities who need support are unable to communicate with the outside world, but we know with over 2,500 displaced residents there is a significant demand for our help," says Bevan.

"The funds raised by Domino's and its registered charity will help bring relief support to those impacted directly by the cyclone and ensure that our veteran volunteers have a sense of purpose, identity and community as they continue to serve their country and communities.

"While our volunteers give their time for free, there are significant costs related to ensuring that our teams can operate safely and effectively, and we're incredibly grateful for this support that allows us to do that.”

Domino's stores across Hawke's Bay region are continuing to support volunteers in the coming days through the Company's Feed the Knead program.

To see the full list of stores participating in today's Doughraiser between 3pm and 8pm, head to www.giveforgood.org.nz/taskforce-kiwi-doughraiser.

For more information, visit www.dominos.co.nz or www.giveforgood.org.nz

To learn more about Taskforce Kiwi's Cyclone Gabrielle appeal, visit: www.taskforcekiwi.org