She said it had been a massive struggle trying to get the Marlborough District Council to lift the restriction despite extensive repair work on the unstable land, which was now safe.
"It's been really disappointing for us.
"It's not straightforward and I don't think there's enough help for the public.
"It's quite easy to get a red sticker on your property, it's very hard to get one off your property. And I don't know who you look for ... I'm still struggling with it myself."
Marlborough District Council said it had issued red stickers to four properties in the 2021 weather event, and all four remained in that category.
"For the [red sticker] to be removed, information from a geotechnical engineer needs to be provided to council to confirm that the hazards from future landslide activity will not compromise the buildings."
Nile St properties still with water through them, bordering the now more placid Maitai River. Photo / Tim Cuff
Council said it had not received this information from Fergusson.
Fergusson said although her home had not suffered further issues last week, she sympathised with those affected.
"I'm really feeling for people at the beginning of this journey, which could be a long one for them."
She said there needed to be greater support for displaced residents.
"There needs to be some clearer guidelines and consideration for how they can support you.
"When the event happened last year, we had a liaison officer to primarily deal with the Pukenui slip and six months later her role had been de-established.
