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Searching for a home? Here’s what you need to look out for
Anyone wanting to buy or rent a home is encouraged to look at all available natural hazards information in this time of increasing climate uncertainty.
Select areas in west coast regional parks to open on 1 April
As we move to recovery, select areas within Te Rau Pūriri Regional Park and parts of the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park will be re-opening on Saturday 1 April.
Relief Fund receiving hundreds of applications
Demand for the Auckland Council Emergency Relief Fund is high, with over 300 applications since it was announced on 4 February.
Free disposal of flood related waste ends next week
Free drop off for flood-related waste at Auckland’s participating waste facilities and free kerbside collections of flood-damaged household items finishes on Tuesday 14 March.
Transition from response to recovery as National States of Emergency end for some regions
Auckland Emergency Management is transitioning from response to recovery as National States of Emergency have ended for some regions, including Auckland.
Flood and cyclone damaged building assessments have almost been completed
Nearly all buildings impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle in Tāmaki Makaurau have now been assessed by our rapid building assessments team. Assessments continue today in Karekare after heavy rain at the weekend caused further slips.
What to expect from flood and cyclone-damaged building inspections
Auckland Council is undertaking rapid building assessments across Tāmaki Makaurau to determine whether a building is safe to occupy and whether it poses a safety risk to others. Get more information on inspections here.
Some regional parks across Tāmaki Makaurau set to reopen
Three out of six regional parks across Auckland closed due to damage are set to reopen from Wednesday 1 March.
Residents reminded to stay vigilant with thunderstorms and heavy rain forecasted
Residents across Auckland are being reminded to stay vigilant as more thunderstorms and heavy rain has been forecasted for today.
Focus remains on severely impacted Auckland communities
Aucklanders are being encouraged to make the most of the currently fine weather to continue with the big clean-up, ahead of more potential rain on the way.
Response continues following heavy rain and thunderstorms
A slow-moving front brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to the north of the Auckland region on Friday night.
Flash flooding possible in Auckland, residents urged to be prepared
Auckland Emergency Management is urging Aucklanders to be vigilant and to have a plan in place as heavy downpours start to cross the region.
Communities remain resilient as response enters day 27
We are now into day 27 of our response to last month’s flood and Cyclone Gabrielle and our focus remains on supporting communities throughout Tāmaki Makaurau.
Closing the Māngere Civil Defence Centre
As we move from response to recovery, Auckland is reducing its civil Defence Centres, shelters, community support hubs, and community-led centres.
Work still to be done: the emergency response in Tāmaki Makaurau continues
“It has been almost four weeks since the emergency response was first activated, when Tāmaki Makaurau was hit with devastating floods. Two weeks later, Auckland and the rest of the country responded to Cyclone Gabrielle.
Disposing of storm-related waste
To assist Aucklanders in disposing of waste and debris as quickly and efficiently as possible, we’ve compiled the following information and advice.
