Cyclone Gabrielle: Couple's Esk Valley home of 47 years 'absolutely munted' | Stuff.co.nz

[@janiekilkelly]

That wee human touch she gave him at the end was simply beautiful.

[@AdamHarte]

Yeah, he needed that. It flicked a switch instantly

[@camban]

Agreed. Definitely don’t see enough of this anymore in this silly “hands-off” world we’ve created. Sometimes interviews become so awkward when a grief stricken interviewee is left hanging.

[@samuelrangi3346]

She’s a real peach

[@thatsnotme6030]

@@camban couldn't agree more

[@smolpp585]

Bless this man, I hope he can recover from this mess!

[@kyliep3479]

Bless you Warrick 🙏 amazed how you could articulate this experience so well sfter all you've been through! I sincerely hope you have a massive silver lining somehow and I'm so glad you are alive too!

[@ridehorse6341]

I'm glad you are alive and thinking of you, sending you lots of prayers for getting back on your feet

[@michael6303]

Yes bless you matua. So sorry you and your family lost your home but the most importantly you and your family are alive. God bless you

[@gagatube]

My friend, I'm glad you are alive and wish you luck rebuilding! 👍

[@gregwells8764]

more power to your wheel Warwick. Yes you're alive, your tenacity and strength got you and family to safety. The very same traits that all Kiwis have in abundance. You are going to need it all, so remember everything that was built and lost will be re-built, in time.

[@stephennelson1687]

I’m sorry for your heart ache. Where to start with such wreckage... May God bless you with wisdom, strength & comfort.

[@karina5545]

Dear Trish and Warwick, it’s Karina (the girl in the blue van) here. I’m not sure if your phones survived the flood so I’m hoping my message reaches you. As soon as I heard Esk Valley mentioned in the hurricane I’ve tried to see if I can find any information about you both. I’ve just found Warwicks interview with Stuff, and I’m so so heartbroken for you, but so happy to hear you’re alive. I’ve been thinking about you loads over the last few days but didn’t want to clog up the communication lines. I always talk about your wonderful hospitality and avocados to all my friends and family. It’s just so unbelievable what’s happened but please please let me know what I can do for you from down here in Christchurch, anything at all. Sending you both, and your family so much love. Karina x

[@Demi2515]

Oh my goodness. Damage like I have never seen. This will stick with them forever. I’m so sorry for what has happened to you and your families homes. I wish you all the best for you and your safety. Much love ox

[@billffitch1787]

We wish you Godspeed as you begin to recover from this living nightmare. We can’t even imagine the devastation even as we see the images appear on our screens.

[@davidhibbs6989]

Stay safe and stay strong 💘

[@marjonvanamerongen6052]

How terrible to see the the distruction of this beautiful landscape. Heartbraking to watch. My thoughts are with you, stand tall! Love from Holland.

[@juliaweber212]

I agree

[@justjules-pourlyequipped9303]

Blessings and sorry for your loss

[@ednareha5]

You take care,I’ve heard so many stories like this heartbreaking.😊

[@sambrockgareth]

Hard to believe stay strong mate

[@wendypauga3045]

Wow what a amazing reporter such empathy

[@carlaross1097]

nawww that was so sad my heart breaks for him

[@shalymarshal8539]

Our Prayers with you.

[@ednareha5]

Yes puts a smile on my face that touch at the end

[@suehowie152]

God I feel for these people..

[@daughterofthemosthigh..7587]

Life is precious

[@trishakraybill5363]

Impressed with the empathy given by the reporter.

[@shadowbanned5164]

This cyclone bypassed where I live while it was raging in areas around us I was out mowing my lawn in the sun...Luck of the draw.

[@SHANONisRegenerate]

Oh man i feel for you old mate. Hang in there guys, Kiwis are resilient!

[@lanadeltorro7663]

Heartbreaking 💔

[@poroiboaza9947]

Nice comment. He’s alive ❤

[@alexandervanwyk7669]

Dear Sir Marshall. So glad you are ok. If only you had relatives in SA and want to come over you can stay with me in Pretoria for free as long as you needed. Love from Afirca.

[@eswaribalan164]

Yes, you are alive. Thank God.

[@ethank.6602]

Drive all these roads every day. So crazy to see all this destruction, looks like an entirely different place

[@OlRob23]

Genuinely Gutted for the people of New Zealand hit by the severe weather. No doubt there Kiwi Spirit will come charging through and get things sorted soon enough #staystrongkiwis 💪🏽

[@Tryagain563]

That's nice Oli. Where are you from, friend?

[@leannemorris4750]

But was the cat saved? The stories of people losing their animals has had me bawling.

[@StuffNewZealand]

Yes! Warwick carried the cat as they escaped.

[@sollyfilms]

nice touch from the reporter

[@BG-it5ol]

Brave man and quick thinker .

[@Justyburger]

"Munted" only in NZ. A Primo report.

[@junesullivan1406]

My heart goes out to you all in the cyclone .May healing light and love of the Great Spirit be with you all .May the Angels of protect watch over you .Many blessings to you all and your whauna's

[@zebhuata1752]

Love to all that has lost their homes

[@builderyt3195]

Bless New Zealand, not more disaster

[@Sandyde321]

Poor man, he's still in shock 😪

[@dianabest-hutchison4187]

Lord I pray please comfort everyone in N.Z who are affected by Gabrielle, those who have lost their lives. Be with their families through these difficult times. Keep them all strong to keep fighting through.

[@boboften9952]

" Valley " My condolences ( Historically ) Manawatu , Rangitiki River , Longburn ( Stockbank Broke ) Great Grand Father , lifted the house up wards by floating the house Five times Water up the side of the house , house raised , next time higher level up the side of the house , etc... including water up to the window sills .... Grand Daughter ( my mother when about the age of eight years old ) , now later recalls and relates a story of visiting , staying with her Grand Parents , being picked up and placed on a chair that was on top of a floating table .... Houses have been built on the flat lands at the nearest end to Palmerston North We laugh at the council decision , it will flood again Keep going Guys ? Build a moat , Stock Banks around this house ? Is This the house that was up on 1.2metre posts Dig a colvert ( covered ) Kilometers long into the ground ..... tell the council that this is a least the standard necessary I hope this helps Work through Plan , have some partys

[@brutallyremastered4255]

Brilliant report.

[@WOW-ed8pi]

Warwick, Let us know how we can help? We as a community need to work as a team. Maybe "stuff" can get in touch with you and let us know what we can do for you. Bless you and KIA KAHA !!

[@donbrashsux]

How very scary .. lucky for sure 🙏

[@CarstenSvendsen]

1: 26 Oh shit, that's the powerstation? I thought it was just flooded, but it looks completely munted. Tear down and rebuild on higher ground is the only way

[@charmainecaelers6332]

Wow encredable

[@blackpool321]

Why is this not all over the world news ?

[@juliaweber212]

Because the earthquake in turkey was the big news at the time now they can focus on new Zealand they didn't mention America train derailment the worst environmental disaster FEMA hasn't been there believe me at least new Zealand is getting help I pray for those affected the problem with floods survival is harder to find but we hold out for a miracle

[@Pompom-xy3uu]

Wow the damage...

[@685squad2]

Aww😘😘😘

[@misslorr2507]

😭 heartbreaking

[@kevysrandomstuff5835]

Really sorry to say in some of these videos is to keep out of the flood plan and build on higher ground, Bola and The big blow 1975 were notable size storms

[@Erica-qb6tk]

Praying for you all kia Kaha 😢

[@tribalwar9971]

Good you’re safe bro. Sounds like a rough night..

[@juliaweber212]

New Zealand doesn't have another place it's a island I'm surprised they didn't leave to another place off the island

[@abdullahal-shodokhi1019]

Hoooo my god I am going to Auckland on march 7 for tourism is all the area of Auckland like that

[@amyturner6275]

My country being hammered , God release your angels

[@dufus7396]

Wish they would SHOW us ...on all these vids

[@NZkiwibandit]

Nature at it's very worst.... Nothing you can do and the memory will last a lifetime. Let's all hope the insurance companies will have compassion and sort things out quickly. You have my sympathy.

[@TheInvoice123]

Huh!

[@Huck77721]

did the cat make it?

[@Lalunabreeze]

Wow

[@stevendevilliers471]

Spring cleaning?

[@ngamanaia1738]

Silt will hold dollars, many nutrients that is normally held back, by stop banks

[@hicktownguy2]

blame the forestry for some of this destruction

[@awateaataahua7704]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😢

[@philmeads5743]

Forestry slash in every photo. What the hell is going on ?

[@vegazalldae625]

So sorry for you Mr. That's so ratshit man.

[@tewheke4186]

May Archangel Gabrirlle Continue 2 Protect All Souls, the light and dark attributes of the situation. Thank goodness 4 protecting him and his whānau.

[@StormSheldon]

😭

[@juliaweber212]

It looks worse then Florida but I'm not sure it looks bad

[@Aqu181]

did you get the cat out then

[@catherinemothersill4703]

Hoŕrid ..what a nightmare..

[@RethinkMehrab]

May Allah protect all the humans

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

😞 🌱🌏💚 Kia Kaha Aotearoa. Please don't rebuild in Esk Valley. Have a look at the recorded history of the area. Its not a safe place to live.

[@deficator750]

global warming

[@mikedeverson788]

That is just a cheap polical spin comment!!!. I would Bet you havnt done a single thing to help a niebour this week. Jog on!!

[@deficator750]

@@mikedeverson788 have no idea how you deduced that from me just saying the words "global warming"... and its spelled "Neighbour" & "Political". I bet you have'nt done an ounce of research because your obviously an arm rest genius.

[@danieleyre8913]

@@mikedeverson788 There is nothing political about climate change.