The Southland region also remains in a state of emergency, following the heavy rain.
Tuatapere's water treatment plant is back up and running with the help of generators, though people in the Southland town are still being advised to boil their water.
The plant stopped working last night when it was flooded, forcing the council to bring in water tankers.
Joining us now is the chair of the Tuatapere Te Waewae Community Board, Anne Horrell.
