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Should you register for categorisation?
Property owners who were severely affected by last year’s storms in Auckland should register to get a risk category for their property.
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Tackling all aspects of storm recovery
When they realised how bad the Auckland Anniversary floods were, Tongan Methodist support group, Siaola, kicked into action.
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Categorisation update – 18 July
Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.
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Planning for our wellbeing following the 2023 storms
The Wellbeing Recovery Plan for Tāmaki Makaurau has been approved.
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Community to drive recovery plans
Auckland Council has begun facilitating community-led recovery planning.
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Providing support: Resident recovery groups
Resident groups supporting communities impacted by the 2023 weather events.
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Auckland Council endorses first flood resilience projects in Māngere and Muriwai
Auckland Council endorses first flood resilience projects in Māngere and Muriwai
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Categorisation update – 4 July
Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.
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Rebuilding life, again
When some newly settled refugees lost everything in 2023 storms, organisations like NFACT were there to support their recovery
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Face-to-face help essential for older Aucklanders
How Age Concern Auckland is supporting older people affected by the 2023 storms.
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Navigating the road to recovery - why it's OK to ask for help
Storm-affected homeowner urges those in similar situations to reach out for the support that’s available.
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Accommodation support extended for storm recovery
Accommodation assistance for storm displaced households has been extended as categorisation registrations continue
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Categorisation update – 20 June
Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.
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The challenges of removing 700-plus homes
From asbestos to tricky access – the challenges of deconstruction.
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Social and wellbeing support
Various community and wellbeing support is available to you, including free help with processing home insurance claims, rates relief, temporary accommodation assistance, and wider financial and mental health support.
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Understanding landslide hazards in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Landslides are being mapped across Auckland.