27 Jan 2026

Fish n chip shop becomes community hub during flooding

From Morning Report, 8:47 am on 27 January 2026

Bruce and Dana Williams have been humbled by the generosity of their customers since they lost their home to the flood that hit their Northland town. The Oakura couple braved chest-deep water after waking to heavy rains inundating their home. But the heavy rains haven't stopped them manning the counter at their fish n chip shop which has become an unlikely community hub. Dana spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.