Cut-off residents in the West Auckland beachside settlement of Karekare are counting their blessings despite still having no power or road access.
Locals are relying on helicopter deliveries for long life food and fuel for generators.
Sixteen slips have cut off road access, which is limited to emergency services.
Multiple houses have been lost, and harrowing stories are now emerging of narrow escapes.
First Up's Leonard Powell is the first reporter to visit Karekare.
This is his report.
