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Emergency Recovery
Mount Roskill-Wesley’s recovery from the early 2023 storms
In early 2023 communities across Mt Roskill and Wesley (Ōwairaka) were impacted by flooding.
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.
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.
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.
New recovery ‘PACT’ for Sunnynook, Totara Vale and Forrest Hill
A new people-led ‘PACT’ for Sunnynook, Totara Vale and Forrest Hill will help guide the community through the next steps of its long-term recovery from the major 2023 storms.
Category 2P - Getting on with your construction work
Category 2P storm risk mitigation: some important information as you move through the construction process
Flood resilience in Māngere: 2025 highlights and what’s next
2025 marked a major milestone for the Māngere community as two critical flood resilience projects – at Harania Creek and Te Ararata Creek – moved from planning into construction.
Māngere: recovery from the early 2023 storms
Māngere was hit hard by major storms in 2023, causing flooding in pockets across the suburb.
Building stronger neighbourhoods in Kaipātiki
A completed Kaipātiki Community Recovery Plan marks a new milestone for Beach Haven, Northcote Point and Birkenhead in their recovery from 2023 storms.
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.
