The recent cold snap has been pretty awful for Christchurch residents.
Many live in earthquake-damaged homes that still have drafts and leaks and cracks – that is if they have a home.
Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples even suggested people should go and squat in red zone homes rather than sleep out in their cars.
But this is another story about people helping each other to solve problems.
Watch the video for the report by Kate King.