Photo: NZ HeraldFrontline emergency response workers on the South Island's West Coast have had their own homes destroyed - or are yet to survey the damage - but have not downed tools and continue to help the community. The New Zealand Herald is aware of a number of first responders whose homes have been ravaged by floodwaters but who remain working. Murray said her faith and the strong will of the community was getting her through the long hours of work. She was focusing on the positives - such as people being unharmed and the fact the power did not go out. "Even in the midst of something like this you can still find things to be thankful for," she said.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 17, 2021 22:18 UTC