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Emergency Recovery 1 Apr 2025

Pou Hihiri sculpture inspires hope in Muriwai

A new sculpture commemorating the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle in Muriwai.

Emergency Recovery 1 Apr 2025

Home removal goes sky-high

Auckland Council contractors are going sky-high to remove storm-damaged houses.

Emergency Recovery 27 Mar 2025

Category 2C homes in Māngere

Information about what a Category 2C flood risk rating means for your home.

Emergency Recovery 24 Mar 2025

Slip repairs 98% complete on north rural roads

There was 323 slips in the north rural area.

Emergency Recovery 20 Mar 2025

Storm recovery update – 20 March 2025

Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.

Council news 20 Mar 2025

Q&A: What is a blue-green network?

After severe weather events in 2023, Auckland Council prioritised blue-green projects to better protect our communities from flooding.

Emergency Recovery 20 Mar 2025

A new start for flood affected family

During the Auckland Anniversary floods, a 10m wide river running through the Wilson’s Kaukapakapa property swelled to over 150m wide. Thanks to a council buy-out they have been able to move out of harm's way.

Emergency Recovery 17 Mar 2025

Community wellbeing grants now open

Community wellbeing grants are now available to organisations that provide support to individuals and whānau impacted by the severe weather events of 2023.

Recovery: Mt Roskill / Wesley 17 Mar 2025

Flood recovery in Mt Roskill: leaving no one behind

A diverse group of Mt Roskill and Wesley locals are working together to make sure their storm-affected communities recover and thrive

Emergency Recovery 14 Mar 2025

AT completes massive Ahuroa Road slip repairs in Pūhoi

Rodney’s most comprehensive and costly flood recovery road repair is complete.

Emergency Recovery 21 Feb 2025

Storm recovery planning underway in Āwhitu

Since major 2023 storms affected the Āwhitu region, its resourceful local communities have come together to help each other move forward with resilience.

Emergency Recovery 19 Feb 2025

Categorisation update – 19 February 2025

Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.

Emergency Recovery 18 Feb 2025

Crucial Penlink detour road repaired and strengthened

Storm-damaged Duck Creek Road is now open.

Emergency Recovery 14 Feb 2025

Auckland Council considers future use for storm-affected land

Auckland council is considering an approach for the future use of properties bought out following major 2023 storms.

Council news 14 Feb 2025

Auckland Council advances flood resilience project in Rānui

Auckland Council is taking further action to protect homes from flooding with the Transport, Resilience and Infrastructure Committee endorsing a major flood resilience project for Clover Drive in Rānui.

Emergency Recovery 13 Feb 2025

Cyclone repairs complete: Scenic Drive, Titirangi section

Scenic Drive between Titirangi Roundabout and Woodlands Park Road has now reopened.