Tragedy struck teen on her first night in caravan

Danielle Finlayson was a mischievous 15-year-old who was known for her smile and bubbly personality.
But on Sunday morning as a storm lashed Northland, the teenager was killed when a tree fell on the caravan she was sleeping in.
It was her first night in the caravan - parked just metres away from the family home at Whakapara, 23km northwest of Whangarei.
Two other teens in the caravan at the time, Martin her boyfriend and another mate Kelly, tried to free Danielle from beneath the branch that had smashed through the roof.
Their efforts in  torrential rain and blustery winds were unsuccessful.
They raised the alarm and then emergency services worked for over an hour to free Danielle's body.
As the family came together yesterday to support each other and organise Danielle's funeral, two of her aunts spoke about their niece and the tragedy.
Aunty Ally Kjeldsen said Danielle's parents, Tony and Katrina Britton, and her six siblings - Dylan, Zane, Tegan, Tony, Faith and Lilly - were doing as well as could be expected given their huge loss.
"She was such a loving girl and she will be really missed," Ms Kjeldsen said.
She said Danielle had lived in the tree house, in the tree that toppled onto the caravan, for about two years. Her older brother had previously lived in the caravan but had recently moved out.
It was Danielle's first night in the caravan and she was excited and determined to sleep there despite her parents concerns about the three teens deciding to stay in the caravan.
"She was determined and strong willed. She knew her mind and her heart that one," Ms Kjeldsen said.
Only minutes before the tree and tree house slammed into the caravan, Tony Britton had contemplated getting the trio out, as the weather worsened and had blown windows on the house open.
Aunty Julie Johnson said "Danni" was a young woman who had crammed a lot into her life. She loved animals and had two pet rabbits, a puppy, chooks and pigs.
"She was so good with animals and she always had to bring home the strays," Mrs Johnson said.
A talented hockey player as a youngster for Hikurangi and Mid Northern teams, she had given it away to support her sisters on the sideline.
After a stint at Tikipunga High School and then Kamo High School Danielle began correspondence school. This allowed her to have part-time work in a Kamo health food shop and help old people in their gardens around Whangarei.
Ms Kjeldsen said Danni would be remembered for her big cheesy smile.
"She was known for her big smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes ... she always had that mischievous twinkle."
Healthwise-Kamo owner Jennifer Beachem described Danielle as her "little apprentice" who was enthusiastic to learn about the health industry.
Danielle had already sat and passed "with flying colours" a homeopathy paper.
"She sparkled with happiness, healthiness and optimism. She had her whole life ahead of her," Mrs Beachem said.
The matter has been referred to the coroner.
Danielle is at home until her funeral, to be held at Newberrys Funeral Home and Cottage, Bank St, Whangarei, at 1pm on Thursday. It will be followed by a private cremation.