Some South Island communities are still cut off on Wednesday night as a solution to a washed out bridge is days away. Holidaymakers in Lake Ōhau have been told to hunker down, while the council works patches up the only way in and out of the village.
As well as that, there are massive boulders blocking the state highway that links Nelson to the West Coast.
Waka Kotahi says the road needs to be closed for several days - while the rockface on the side of the road is secured.
And in Ashburton, the Mayor wants more government action to help communities like his get through and prevent these major weather events.
All this as the Prime Minister speaks to mayors today - Jacinda Ardern saying she understands things are tough right now, but there's a cause for hope and optimism.
