Dozens of people were again forced to sleep away from their homes in tornado-hit Papatoetoe overnight following the twister that struck South Auckland on Saturday.
Emergency repairs will continue today, to restore power and remove debris - including roofing iron and toppled trees.
Panmure-Otahuhu MP Jenny Salesa is worried many people whose houses were badly damaged may have chosen to stay put rather than seek emergency help.
She spoke to Corin Dann.