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Emergency Recovery
Last updated 12 February
Storm recovery support drop-ins
If you or your whānau need assistance and would like to find out about support services available for storm affected Aucklanders, come along to one of our upcoming drop-in sessions.
Recovery message from the Mayor and Deputy Mayor
A year on from the tragic weather events of 2023.
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.
Recognising emergency flood volunteers
Auckland Council has provided funding to McLaren Park Henderson South (MPHS) Community Trust for a community event to recognise volunteers who worked tirelessly during the early 2023 flooding events.
Auckland Transport flood recovery - one year on
Auckland Transport (AT) continues to work through a flood repair programme to resolve more than 2000 issues reported across the region.
Recovering from Auckland’s devastating floods
A year on from the Auckland Anniversary floods, recovery is in full swing and 2024 will be another busy year
Update on Financial Support for Displaced Homeowners
The Government has extended financial support to more New Zealanders.
Partner Navigators connecting communities with support
The Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office welcomes new Partner Navigators next week to boost support for under-served communities affected by severe weather events in 2023.
Homeowners guide to preparing for flooding
Auckland Council has created a new guide to help homeowners make their property more flood resilient and reduce damage in future severe weather events.
Funding for storm-impacted communities to mark anniversary
Auckland Council is funding 30+ storm-affected communities to implement activities that enable people to connect, heal and build resilience one year after severe weather events devastated the region.
Auckland's first property buyouts to be settled
Auckland Council is completing the purchase of four storm-affected properties ahead of Christmas, the first high-risk homes to be acquired in Auckland following the devastating storms early this year.
Watch the webinar recording: Support for storm-affected homes
The Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office hosted a webinar, ‘Support for storm-affected homes’ on Monday 18 December to share information about funding schemes and assistance for storm-damaged properties.
Last updated on 21 December
Waitākere Regional Park and tracks update
Multiple tracks at Waitākere Ranges Regional Park remain closed due to slips or dangerous trees.
Grants confirmed to support 2P property mitigations
Auckland Council has agreed to support Category 2P property mitigations for homeowners affected by the severe weather events earlier this year.
Draining the rain: preparing for future extreme weather
Making space for water to safely flow through Tāmaki Makaurau neighbourhoods without causing risk to people and property has become more urgent following extreme weather events.
Deputy Mayor visits West Auckland
The deputy mayor visited members of the West Auckland community to asses storm damage.
