Mr Nichols told the New Zealand Herald he was ‘overwhelmed’ by the reaction to the photo.

“I didn’t think anyone noticed, I was just wanting to help her out. I didn’t really think of it as a big deal,” he said.

“It’s so nice that someone just wanted to acknowledge what I did but hopefully it just sends a message to others to pay it forward and a small gesture can go a long way.”

Many Facebook users praised the electrician’s heart-warming actions, with some even wondering if he was single.