Offers of help for a Papamoa family of seven who lost everything in a house fire have been pouring in and a local support centre has also been fielding numerous calls.
Papamoa Support Centre administrator Bronwyn Waters-Bright said the office was full of donations including linen, clothing, toys, and food.
"We have had to turn people away because we simply don't have the space. We're asking anyone wanting to donate bigger items, such as furniture and appliances to hold on to them for now until the family finds a permanent place to live," Ms Waters-Bright said.
The most pressing need for the family was food, and the centre was happy to receive any non-perishable items, she said. Its freezer had a small amount of space, but donated items should be stored in containers for safety reasons.
Ms Waters-Bright said people could also donate supermarket vouchers which would mean the family could buy fresh fruit and vegetables as they needed it.