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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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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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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.
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Categorisation update – 6 June
Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.
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Registering for a risk category – what you need to consider
Why storm-affected homeowners should consider registering before 30 September 2024.
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Recovery is a bit of a rollercoaster
Natural disasters can take a toll on your wellbeing, even long after the event.
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Auckland Council sets direction for future use of purchased land
The council's Governing Body has approved interim guidance
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Preparing Auckland for winter storms
Work to reduce flooding will be accelerated in at-risk neighbourhoods, with support from the Government