Hawke's Bay Māori are grappling with huge decisions in the wake of the Government's proposed buyout of cyclone-hit homes most at risk of being flooded again.
Iwi and hapū had difficult conversations ahead with whanau about whether they leave their cultural roots behind or risk their lives holding down the ahi ka.
Whānau placed in category two are also questioning how they will pay to strengthen their homes against flooding.
Ashleigh McCaull reports.
