Mother and 3 daughters unable to return home after their home was red stickered after the floods

Kia Ora!

We have set up this Givealittle page to support our dear friend Krystal, a loving mum of three girls and their dog, Hunter. Sadly, their home was red-stickered after the devastating flooding in Dunedin on October 4th, meaning they had to leave everything behind.

Krystal is someone who rarely asks for help, and she has been quietly carrying the weight of this disaster on her own since the floods. It’s hard to believe that this has happened to such a hardworking and caring person, who has done everything in her power to create a safe and loving home for her family. Just over a year ago, Krystal fulfilled a long-held dream of securing this home, pouring her heart, soul, and resources into it for the sake of her girls.

Landslips have developed in front of their home cracking one of the piles and the foundation. Krystal is fully insured, but this falls under the Natural Hazards Commission, which means they will only cover either the land value or the repair costs—whichever is less. They will need to build a high retaining wall and repile. This will cost a massive amount more than the land value.

A few of us have stepped in to set up this page, so that Krystal can focus on getting through each day. Any support you can offer would mean the world to her and her family during this incredibly difficult time. Thank you so much for your kindness and support!

A message from Vikkie: Krystal is the epitome of a hard-working, brilliant mother. Only ever wants what is best for her girls.