07/04/2026
A big moment today for us. We finally have some power back on at Folders, and after days of working in the dark with only torches, we can at last properly see what we are dealing with.
To be honest, it is heartbreaking.
Now that the lights are on, the full scale of the clean-up is clear. Many of our fixtures and fittings are beyond use. Small appliances that were above the flood level have still been badly affected by the damp and humidity, and around 100 large appliances were inundated with flood water.
It is a tough sight for all of us, and the job ahead is a big one. But at least now, with some power restored, we can finally begin the real clean-up.
In the meantime, our team is still operating out of Marston Moor and doing their best to keep things going. Our phones are on, and our website, www.folders.co.nz, is still up and running.
We just want to say thank you again for the kindness, patience, and support our community has shown us. Every message, every good wish, and every bit of encouragement has meant a great deal to us at a time like this.
