The Pacific Island has been overrun by violence for a over week amid protests against the French government's electoral reform.

The New Zealand Defence Force has been awaiting approval from French authorities before being able to deploy aircraft to begin evacuations.

New Zealanders Natalie Jones and Gloria Vetekina, who are stuck New Caledonia, told Breakfast they have been advised to have their things packed and ready to go today.

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