BREAKING NEWS: Fans Stunned by Damage Figures after New Zealand’s South Island FLOOD that left Ex-Deal or No Deal Host Noel Edmonds and Wife Speechless!
After more than three years of building a new dream in New Zealand, British TV veteran Noel Edmonds and his wife Liz are now facing their biggest challenge since arriving in this land. A devastating flood recently swept through the South Island, heavily damaging their 800-acre property, River Haven, which includes a vineyard, restaurant, wellness center, and pub.
River Haven, which the couple began developing in 2019, was not just a home but an entire vision: a haven for relaxation and rejuvenation. Yet in just a few hours, three years of hard work were swallowed by raging waters.
In a YouTube video, Noel appeared visibly shaken: “Liz and I are in shock, and right now, we’re not sure how to move forward.” Thankfully, no one was hurt, and most of their livelihood isn’t completely lost. However, their wellness center – built according to regulations, set 50 meters from the river and 10 meters above normal water level – took the full force of the flood. Two treatment rooms were severely damaged, and one was even torn from its foundations. The main building was left covered in thick silt and mud.
Noel also highlighted a major concern beyond their control: the main access road to their property suffered foundation damage, and traffic restrictions could severely impact their business.
Despite the setback, the former “Deal Or No Deal” host praised the resilience of the local community: “I’m truly in awe of the people here. They always say: ‘We’ll come back and rebuild.’ That spirit moved me deeply.”
This isn’t the first time Noel and Liz have faced New Zealand’s harsh weather. They’ve experienced three earthquakes—one so strong the house shook, cutlery rattled, and they had to rush outside carrying their dogs. Unpredictable weather with tropical rains, strong winds, fallen trees, and even a dormant volcano nearby have added to the challenges.
After over 50 years in UK television and radio, Noel left his homeland in 2018 with Liz to start fresh. They chose the small riverside town of Ngatimoti to build River Haven, hoping to create a unique place to relax and reconnect with nature.
Though the future now looks uncertain, the couple’s optimism remains: “We’re not feeling sorry for ourselves; we just need to think about what comes next,” Noel shared.
Their journey has also been captured in the ITV documentary “Noel Edmonds’ Kiwi Adventure,” telling the story of facing natural disasters, adapting, and continuing their dream in a new land.
