The full extent of the damage caused by this weekend's major flooding across the West Coast will become more apparent today.
Hundreds of people have spent as many as three nights away from home, after the Buller and Orowaiti Rivers topped their banks.
It's not yet known how many homes will be uninhabitable.
Boil water notices remain in place for a number of communities on the West Coast, after the weekend's flooding. Buller Emergency Management says residents in Westport,
Carters Beach and surrounds should boil their water.
The Buller Health medical centre in Westport is likely to be closed for at least a week after the weekend's flooding.
RNZ reporter Anan Zaki is in Westport and spoke to Philippa Tolley.
