Roads and a restaurant in the Cook Islands have been badly damaged as strong waves batter coastal areas.
It comes off the back of the team's best performance at the world champs in 30 years.
It would’ve been the first time a Kiwi side has reached the final eight since 1991.
The side is one win away from a quarterfinal spot at the world champs, which would be their best finish in 30 years.
The 25-year-old admits it took people a while to "get" Solar Power.