A business owner in West Auckland says his situation feels like a kick in the guts when he's already down after multiple lockdowns, and a deluge of rain.
Floodwaters ripped through dozens of homes and businesses following downpours on Monday night, now residents are coming to terms with the damage.
Mechanic Paul Stewart says, the water came up to his waist, ripping through some customers' cars, and damaging about 90 percent of his tools.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff spoke to Susie Ferguson about the upcoming clean-up.
