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The couple's older children Laura, 21, Oscar, 14, Rowan, 11, and Phoebe, 7, have visited their mother in hospital.
Their two youngest Max, 4, and Bene, 2, were with Ms Knight when she was assaulted.
They have not been taken to see Ms Knight yet.
"Our children are being looked after brilliantly by our family and although they really miss their mum, they are coping as best as can be expected. Some of the older children have visited Lucy briefly," Mr Thomas said.
He also wanted to reiterate that the woman she was helping when she was injured should not shoulder any feelings of guilt or responsibility for what happened.
"We are very concerned that the woman who Lucy assisted is blaming herself for Lucy's injuries," he said.
"We do not blame her and she need not think that way. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her. We look forward to meeting her one day soon."
A day after Ms Knight was assaulted, her friends launched a fundraising page on Givealittle.co.nz that has so far collected more than $260,000 in donations.
"We continue to be humbled by the beautiful messages and amazing support from family, friends and members of the community," Mr Thomas said.
"We are incredibly grateful for the public's generosity and Lucy would be moved by the outpouring of kindness."
He said in the last few days, Ms Knight had managed to eat and drink - but the highlight was that she walked a short distance unaided.
"She is a really calm and accepting patient. One might even say a patient patient," Mr Thomas wrote in a post on Facebook to update for family and friends.
"She is a bit concerned about her partially shaven head, but we assure her that it will grow back. Saying that she is dubious is an understatement."
