Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the South Island recovering from last week's weather - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Fresh attention on rural areas reeling from last week's severe weather.

Southland, Clutha and Kaikoura are still under States of Emergency  - and more than 8,000 properties in Southland and Otago are still without power.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.

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