Adam & Megan share touching poem, talk to 'The Dog Man' one month after Cyclone Gabrielle

It has been a truly devastating time for those who had their lives turned upside down by Cyclone Gabrielle.

One month after the destructive weather event hit the Hawke’s Bay Adam and Megan caught up with one survivor who is trying to do his best in the aftermath to help others.

Alastair Needes aka “The Dog Man” sadly lost three of his beloved dogs during the flooding and after going through what he describes as the worst day of his life he is now trying to help encourage others who may be struggling.

Listen to Alastair share his story with Adam & Megan above.

Ali with his dogs. Photo / Supplied

Megan also shared a touching poem she penned dedicated to those who sadly lost their lives.

“This is dedicated to the eight amazing people that didn't make it through Cyclone Gabriel and for their families,” Megan said on air before reciting the poem:

If you look up at the sky tonight
You might be lucky enough to see
Eight of the brightest stars
Shining strong and proud and free

Eight stars that Mother Nature
Swept up into her arms
And whispered, “Please don't be afraid
After the storm, there is always the calm.”

She said, “I know that leaving
Is too hard for you to bear
But I'll remind those that you love
That you are always near.”

“You are a part of me now
As I have always been a part of you
You're the sunset basking over Te Mata peak
You're the early morning dew

You're the wind that guides our sailboats
You're our Hawkes Bay blossom in spring
You're the deep Ruby red of our syrah grapes
You are the joy and everything.” 

So please, when you look up at the sky tonight
And shed your many tears
Remember the love of those we lost
Will forever be right here

They are forever part of history
They are forever part of our beloved Hawke's Bay
Mother Nature chose the beautiful
And we miss them every day

- Megan Banks