We rent a small unit at Storage World in Nelson. Full of stuff ready to be moved into the cottage when it’s finished next year.

Massive rain event in April last year – close to 120mm in an hour in some places – and considerable quantities came streaming through Wakatu Estate. And by extension, Storage World.

We weren’t too badly affected – only ankle deep and most of our stuff was in plastic bins – and Cameron got it sorted for us within a couple of hours.

But isn’t it just cool that you get a thank you note just for being their customers and invited to lunch to meet the new mayor?