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Voting open for Roskill-Wesley storm recovery initiatives
Locals in Mt Roskill and Wesley are taking the next step in shaping their recovery from the 2023 storms, with voting now open for community-led projects to bring to life.
Answering the call: Ahuroa's recovery story
Ahuroa has emerged from their storm recovery more connected and better prepared for future events.
Mount Roskill-Wesley’s recovery from the early 2023 storms
In early 2023 communities across Mt Roskill and Wesley (Ōwairaka) were impacted by flooding.
Future use of storm-affected land
What Auckland Council is doing with storm-affected land.
Māngere: recovery from the early 2023 storms
Māngere was hit hard by major storms in 2023, causing flooding in pockets across the suburb.
Recovery from the early 2023 storms: Rānui, Henderson, Swanson
Rānui, Henderson and Swanson were hit hard by major storms in 2023, causing flooding in pockets across the area from multiple waterways.
What Auckland’s new plan means for your neighbourhood
Auckland Council is making changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan, the city’s rulebook for where and how new homes and buildings can be built.
New plan approved for Auckland’s future
New planning rules have been approved to strengthen flood protections and focus more homes in safer, well-connected places near jobs, shops and transport for public submissions.
2023 Storm Recovery Office enters final phase
The Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office is moving towards closure on 30 June 2026 and transitioning ongoing recovery activities to longer-term delivery teams within the council.
Building bridges: Pukekohe’s recovery story
As recovery in Pukekohe shifts to preparedness with the recent completion of their Recovery Plan, strong links between the community and Auckland Council remains vital.
Category 3 and home removals pass key milestone
More than 1000 Category 3 buy-outs have now been completed, helping families move away from homes facing serious risks from future floods or landslides.
Ngā Wairau through my lens
A new competition is inviting youth and rangatahi to share their own perspective on Wairau through photography
Storm Recovery Navigation Services
Storm Recovery Navigators were were to help Aucklanders in their recovery from 2023 storms
Social and wellbeing support
Various social and wellbeing support is available to you, including free help with processing home insurance claims, temporary accommodation assistance and mental health support.
Healing through words and illustrations: Ko Roimata te Awa
Matua Ngaru School children have published a book which shares their stories, words and illustrations following the flooding of the Kumeū River.
After the Storms: The local leaders who held Auckland together
A seven-month leadership programme has supported 23 local storm recovery leaders to keep building on the work they began in 2023 when it mattered most.
