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A day in the life of a volunteer
We meet one of the volunteers from Auckland Council helping Aucklanders in their time of need.
Mayor extends local state of emergency for another week, as cyclone risk grows
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has extended the duration of the local state of emergency for another week, in accordance with section 71(2) of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management Act 2002.
Rain drain: Northcote’s new stormwater infrastructure tested to the max
The record-breaking downpour in Auckland tested Northcote’s new stormwater infrastructure to the max.
From response and immediate recovery to the Big Auckland Clean Up
Auckland is starting to shift its focus from the emergency response and immediate recovery to the Big Auckland Clean Up.
Focus turns to Big Auckland Clean Up
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says Auckland Council and the region is shifting its focus from the emergency response and immediate recovery to the Big Auckland Clean Up.
Auckland Council offers advice for Aucklanders ahead of Waitangi weekend
Whatever people’s plans, Auckland Council would like to provide Aucklanders and our visitors with some key things they need to enjoy the weekend safely.
What the flood clean-up means for food businesses affected
Power cuts, water shortages and flood damage have had a significant impact on some food businesses around Tāmaki Makaurau, and Auckland Council is urging businesses to check guidelines on reopening a food business after a civil emergency.
Stormwater pipe networks during a flood event
Auckland’s recent intense rainfall was the largest rain event since 1869 (NIWA). The sheer amount was just too much for the city’s stormwater pipe network to cope with.
Auckland Zoo alligators curious about their new neighbours – a bunch of noisy parrots
The skink habitat in Lizard Lane at Auckland Zoo now bears a high flood-water line. It’s an emotional signature of a flood that stopped a city.
Aucklanders urged to consider flood impacts if planning long weekend activities
Auckland Council Chief Executive Jim Stabback says that while the damage assessments and clean-up of Auckland, including much-loved open spaces and community facilities, is progressing well, Aucklanders should be aware that there’s still a lot to...
What storm related waste doesn’t go in your rubbish bin and skips?
With the Big Auckland Clean Up underway after the recent flooding, we are reminding residents not to put gas bottles, rechargeable batteries, and other hazardous waste out for collection.
Auckland Council Emergency Relief Fund to support Aucklanders affected by floods
Mayor Wayne Brown has announced that Auckland Council and central government have allocated $100,000 each to an Auckland Council Emergency Relief Fund to support communities experiencing hardship due to storms which have lashed the region.
Efforts continue to support flood affected Aucklanders
Auckland Council Chief Executive Jim Stabback says there has been a massive effort by staff and contractors to respond to Aucklanders.
Auckland Council facilities closed early in preparation for more wet weather
With more extreme weather predicted to hit Auckland tonight, Auckland Council has closed all non-essential community facilities, services and destination sites at 3pm on 31 January.
Auckland Council supporting Aucklanders with storm response
Response efforts have been ongoing as Aucklanders continue to clean up and assess the impacts of Friday’s storm which lashed the region and delivered record rainfall.
Auckland declares state of local emergency
Mayor Wayne Brown has tonight (Friday 27 January) declared a state of local emergency in the Auckland region.
