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Turning over a new leaf in Epsom
The Epsom community was one of the hardest hit after the 2023 storms.
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
Next steps for critical flood works in Māngere central
Major Māngere flood works reach next steps, making way for a bigger bridge.
Locals guiding storm recovery priorities
Communities across Tāmaki Makaurau are deciding what their storm recovery looks like, and how to prepare for the future.
Future use of storm-affected land
What Auckland Council is doing with storm-affected land.
Mana whenua and communities to drive recovery plans
Auckland Council is facilitating community-led recovery planning.
Moving forward to improve flood resilience in Wairau
Auckland Council continues to progress its planning for the Wairau flood resilience project to restore part of AF Thomas Park to act as a flood storage wetland and reduce the risk of flooding for the wider Wairau area.
A park with purpose: flood protection and recreation to coexist at AF Thomas Park
Auckland Council has completed the feasibility study of two proposals, both looking to restore part of AF Thomas Park to a flood storage wetland while keeping the much-loved green space available for Aucklanders to use when the park is not flooded.
Shaping Milford’s future through major change
As storm-affected Milford navigates significant changes, a passionate group of locals is helping the community engage and shape what happens next.
What to do when the worst happens
With winter downpours well and truly upon us, we share some key actions to take if your home is affected by a landslide or flooding.
Update on July 2025 Muriwai slip and road access
An update on the July 2025 slip on Motutara Rd.
‘North urban’ Auckland road slip repairs reach 94% complete
The area had 114 significant slips following the 2023 extreme weather events.
Community-led action ramps up for Council’s flood resilience programme as central groups join network
Auckland Council has welcomed four new community organisations from central Auckland into its Making Space for Water programme, marking a key milestone in the city’s community-led approach to flood resilience.
Enhancing our understanding of landslides in Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland Council has completed a region-wide study to map landslide susceptibility to help Aucklanders understand the impacts of landslides at a regional level.
Wairau flood resilience project moving at pace
More than 200 community members came to hear an update on the blue-green project.
South Auckland storm repairs 83% complete
Auckland Transport’s flood recovery team has repaired 83 per cent of the slips that occurred on local roads in south Auckland during the 2023 extreme weather events.
