She says the hardest part was telling her staff they were out of a job.
It's something she'd be reluctant to do again.
"I've got an amazing team of staff at the moment, and they are all super understanding. Some of them even offered to work for free. I feel pretty thankful," says Ms Algie
In 2011, the Manawatu Gorge was closed for 13 months when torrential rain brought down 370,000 cubic meters of debris.
NTZA says they are sorry, and are doing the best they can.
"I apologise to her then, and I will get hold of her today and let her know we are still on track," says Ross I'Anson, Investment and planning manager.
The gorge will reopen on the 18th of May, when the 3000 cubic meters of debris has been cleared.