Forced to Flee With Nothing After Deadly Papamoa Landslip

In the early hours of 22 January 2026, my sister Beck was woken by loud rumbling noises she thought was an earthquake. Moments later, there was frantic banging on the doors and windows, with people yelling, “Get out, get out now!”

First responders were urgently evacuating Beck and her kids after a slip had taken out the house next door — something they were completely unaware of. Tragically, two people lost their lives in that home. The house on the other side was also taken down the hill by another slip, leaving Beck’s home standing in the middle.

A smaller slip had already come down the side of the house and driveway, making it impossible to leave by car. Beck was forced to leave her vehicle behind. With no time to gather belongings or search for their beloved family cat, they escaped wearing only their pyjamas and walked through thick mud to reach safety.

There is a real possibility they may never be able to return home to collect their belongings. I am raising funds to help Beck and her kids replace basic necessities such as clothing, toiletries, and everyday essentials, and to support them as they begin rebuilding their lives.

Any contribution, no matter how small, would mean the world to us. Above all, we are incredibly grateful that Beck and her kids are alive — material things can be replaced, lives cannot.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness and support 💜💜