The family started a GiveaLittle page to raise funds to help them through the financial burden of the disaster. Pahl runs a painting business called Sublime Coating Limited. Pahl, who runs painting company Sublime Coating, bought the home eight years ago as a fixer-upper. The house exterior hanging above the slip had a fresh coat of light blue paint, done by Pahl himself. Being a tradie himself, Pahl spent a lot of time hand renovating the home.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 19, 2026 22:57 UTC