The Bay of Plenty community has come together to collect clothing and linen for Rotorua's flood victims.
The torrential rain left Rotorua struggling to stay afloat on Monday, and the Rotorua Lakes Council declared a state of emergency in Ngongotaha. Hundreds of residents had to evacuate.
Collection organiser Kaysi Fredericks has been coordinating the operation through the Bay of Plenty Weather and Natural Events Facebook page she helps administer.
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"We started collecting on Monday, and the reception has been pretty good, we've had quite a few donate," Fredericks said.