This has been a great success, with people from many Rotary clubs throughout Christchurch donating.
While some of the team managed to clear Auckland and return to Tonga before the lockdown four of the team were unable to leave because of the lockdown.
They must now wait to return home until flights resume, hopefully on the next repatriation flight on 20 October.
This has left them in a very difficult situation with them totally dependent on the generosity of their friends to help provide their accommodation and living costs.
