Neighbours of Whitianga residents who lost their homes in this week's bushfires have been rallying around - donating food, clothing and time to support the recovery effort.
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Amy Hodge's home has become a makeshift catering kitchen during the battle to contain the Whitianga bush fires.
Her place is right on the edge of the 70 hectare swathe of land that's been engulfed by flames over the past two days.
Mrs Hodge says when there's something to bedone you don't stop to think about it - "you just do it get stuck in."
At least six properties have been destroyed on Comers Road.
But people from near and far have donated goods, including food, clothing, toiletries, and even a caravan.
Mrs Hodge says her she has fed pilots, firefighters, and families.
"We all come together and work together to get this all done so it makes the transition to this tragedy much easier for them all."
Volunteers have come from around the North Island to lend a hand.
Charmaine McMurphy came with a car load of clothing, bedding and fresh produce from Hamilton.
She says it's a tragedy for her family who have had land on Comers Road for twenty years.
Coromandel Mayor Sandra Goudie has established a bank account for donations and says it's all down to the community spirit.
"It's awesome the way people come together and help each other out, that's how we survive, that's community."
Whitianga Social Services - a community trust - has been coordinating support for people who've lost their homes.
Manager Jenny Wolf says they have been inundated with donations.
"The support has been overwhelming at times it's hard just to not shed a tear in front of people... people just rally around."
She says money is what is needed now as most families been overwhelmed with donated goods.
Rain during the day helped firefighters' efforts to dampen down hotspots.
They say they'll be keeping a close eye on the site as investigations continue into the cause of the blaze.
