We were at Rosina’s place just before, during, and after Cyclone Gabrielle. My mom and I were so grateful to have such a safe place and caring host during the intense storm! Rosina did everything in her power to help us feel comfortable, including providing emergency lights and hot water in case the power went out. She also offered extra blankets, a drying rack for our rain soaked clothing, and even slices of fresh made banana bread. She regularly checked on us and even provided several vital updates about the whether or not the local roads were safe and pass-able. Her going out of her way to get essential info about the road absolutely saved us from missing our flights out of Auckland. I was blown away by Rosina’s outstanding hospitality, but it was even more appreciated during the historic and impactful storm. Thank you for everything, Rosina!