I am really sorry for those who lost their homes. I am really sorry for those who lost some of their family. Aitutaki God knows that you all didn't do anything wrong. Pray to God Aitutaki, Pray to him so that you will go back to the Cook Islands and hope that this won't happen again. Thank you and good luck friends
My other half & i Visited Raro & Aitutaki last yr OCT/NOV & can not believe the damage caused. Our thoughts go out to all & we will be back to visit again this yr.
This story is very misleading. I was there and the damage was severe. Many Many homes just disappeared, many more severely damaged with no roofs etc. Fifty to seventy concrete power poles snapped off. The fruit and food crops damaged to the degree that there will be little to no produce for 9-12 months. The tourist accommodation was not affected to the degree of the local homes and for the most part was intact because of better building methods.