Harley & Jeff's house burnt down on 18 July in Motueka. Jeff lost everything.

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Jeff Tait, daughter Harley and Oscar (3) Tait's Motueka home of 35 yrs burnt down losing everything.

Nelson / Tasman

Jeff's home of 35 yrs burnt down 18 July losing everything including precious carvings created over many years.

Daughter Harley & grandson Oscar (nearly 4) had recently moved to Motueka from Wellington and have been living with Jeff while looking for a house.

Luckily no one was injured and Harley had a few things stored but they have lost most of their possessions.

Sue Reid-Tait's involvement (page creator)

Jeff is my cousin

I am living in Wellington so not able to physically lend a hand so need to be able to help out at this time

Use of funds

To buy household goods, clothing and to enable them to all set up in a new home

Luckily insurance is covering the housing but all the contents are lost.

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G Faux
G Faux on 31 Aug 2017
nasty luck, but we all know that shit happens...
$500
Mare
Mare on 02 Aug 2017
hope this helps
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Diana Coop
Diana Coop on 27 Jul 2017
I've just heard this terrible news. I'm sorry for whats happened. Wanted to give a little to help you out a bit.
$25
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 27 Jul 2017
$30
Holly
Holly on 26 Jul 2017
Love you guys xx
$30

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Sue Reid-Tait's avatar
Created by Sue Reid-Tait
Harley Tait's avatar
Paying to a verified bank account of Harley Tait on behalf of Harley Tait, her son Oscar and dad Jeff Tait
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This campaign started on 22 Jul 2017 and ended on 31 Aug 2017.