There has been some good news for a small number of people in Edgecumbe today.
In a press release, the Whakatane District Council said occupants of five homes in the flood-ravaged Eastern Bay of Plenty town are being told they can return home.
"The exclusion zone cordon has been adjusted to allow some residents of East Bank Rd back to their homes," the council says.
"Whakatane District Council staff have confirmed water has been reconnected to homes on East Bank Rd.
"This applies to a total of five residences. The residents will be notified as soon as possible."