My sister tried to phone my brother earlier but no success. Then she had another thought:

'Finally realised I was allowed to text him so did. They are fine. Got a fright and things got stirred up but just down the road and around the corner buildings are wrecked and sewage leaking.
He had been trying to get Sandys sister and hubby to come for the weekend from Wainui and they were pleased they hadn't gone.
Terry thinks he will be busy but Steph is staying with them and her boyfriend is staying in their flat at Pine Beach to stop looters or some such.
If it gets too bad they might hop on a ferry but not at this stage.
They haven't had the power on long and he didn't mention the water. I told him everyone was asking after him so he just said tell everyone they are fine and thanks.'

Phew!
Terry is my brother, Sandy is his wife and Stephanie is their daughter so all are well.
Now the weather forecast is saying that rotten weather is coming - high winds and driving rain tomorrow. What a mess!
The hospital was back on mains power and the power company reckons they'll have most of the area fixed in a couple of days.
I hope so.
Robyn