Devereux Whānau House Fire Support

Aroha mai, aroha atu — Community Support Needed

A three‑generational whānau — Grandpa, Grandma, (Janet and Peter Ryan) Mum, Dad, (Paul and Maria Devereux) and their three daughters, and two beloved dogs lost their home, while half are at a different location, and the rest of them have temporary accommodation on the property, the fire took their main family home, and the space they’re in now isn’t suitable for long‑term living. They lost their family home, vehicles and all of their personal belongings. There was only insurance on the two cars.

We are incredibly grateful that no one was hurt. The family is safe, but they are heartbroken, it was a home filled with more than just memories.

Their church, direct family, friends and wider community have wrapped around them with immediate support, and this fund has been set up to help with their long‑term and ongoing needs as they rebuild their lives.

We want to express our deepest thanks to their close church whānau, friends, neighbours, and the amazing emergency services who responded with such care.

If you have items or other donations to offer, please contact us here or via Facebook. We also have a drop‑off point available for anything you wish to contribute.

Ngā mihi nui for every act of kindness and support.