The severe flooding in the Bay of Plenty is a setback for many dairy farmers, just as things were looking brighter after a couple of tough seasons with low milk payouts.
Floodwaters in the rural areas around Edgecumbe are draining away, but many farms look more like lakes, with dozens of paddocks still completely under water.
Our reporter Sarah Robson has been in the region talking to some of those who have been affected and some of those who are offering support.