Ngāti Kahungunu has been organising the iwi response up and down the east coast.
Marae have been flooded in Omahu, Bridge Pā and Wairoa and many other areas.
Across the network, they're providing food, shelter and support.
Ngāti Kahungnunu chairman Bayden Barber talks to Jesse.
Evacuation centre at Te Aranga marae, Flaxmere. Photo: Henare O'Keefe
