The reality of having an unliveable home is starting to sink in for Wairoa residents, whose homes have been flooded.
The Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was due to fly to the embattled town today, but the Air Force helicopter is out-of-action for servicing, so he's staying in Hawke's Bay.
On the outskirts of Wairoa, Hinemihi Marae trustee, Michelle McIlroy, is helping run the distribution centre.
She spoke to Māni Dunlop.
