An accomodation service rehoming displaced flood victims estimate right now up to 2500 whānau need help finding a new roof over their heads.
But that number could rise. The government's Temporary Accomodation Service or TAS has been extended to cover all cyclone-hit areas and is helping match people up with medium to long term homes.
Its manager for response and recovery, Julia Shanahan, says they're currently moving portable modular homes to Auckland, but may redeploy them to other areas.
There are currently six portacabins in Auckland ready to be deployed, with a further 17 are expected to arrive in March.
TAS are working with Auckland Council to decide where these cabins should be placed.
