Work to date has included kaiawhina whānau support with 317 kanohi ki te kanohi contacts with affected property homeowners, silt crews and Taskforce Green labour for affected rural properties, orchards, marae, community halls, schools and early childhood centres.
As at the end of October, Hookmade had:
Hookmade is run by Benita and Maria Cairns, and Tina Wilcox, who say they will continue to support whānau for as long as the need is required and for as long as funding allows them to continue. “We are starting to see a shift in work away from silt removal and into other areas of recovery, including repairing and rebuilding damaged homes, alongside qualified tradespeople.
“We are proud to be providing a much-needed service and, through direct contact with affected whānau, are forming meaningful and trusting relationships. It is a win-win for everyone.”
As at the end of October, Hookmade had:
- Removed silt from around 63 homes.
- Delivered and spread 23 loads of gravel onto driveways
- Carried out gib installation and plastering at three homes
- Cleaned and stripped six outbuildings/sheds
- Cleaned up debris at two early childhood centres
- Cleared debris and carried out fencing at 30 rural properties
Hookmade is run by Benita and Maria Cairns, and Tina Wilcox, who say they will continue to support whānau for as long as the need is required and for as long as funding allows them to continue. “We are starting to see a shift in work away from silt removal and into other areas of recovery, including repairing and rebuilding damaged homes, alongside qualified tradespeople.
“We are proud to be providing a much-needed service and, through direct contact with affected whānau, are forming meaningful and trusting relationships. It is a win-win for everyone.”
