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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Key events coming up for storm-affected communities
Keep up to date with all the community events.
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.
