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Isolated communities remain front of mind
While the weather has settled this week in Tāmaki Makaurau, the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle are still being felt, particularly in our isolated communities.
Community Recycling Centres come to the fore
Auckland Council's Community Recycling Centres are coming to the fore helping residents of Tāmaki Makaurau after the recent flooding.
Critical supplies given out to isolated communities
Isolated communities across Tāmaki Makaurau received welfare drops of essential supplies over the weekend, helping to tide them over while access to their road, community or area is restored.
Demolition of Colonial Ammunition Company Shot Tower to begin Tuesday
The demolition of the historic Colonial Ammunition Company Shot Tower on Normanby Road in Mt Eden will begin on Tuesday 21 February.
Kerbside collections to resume
With the weather in Auckland forecast by the MetService to improve, kerbside rubbish, recycling and food scrap collections (if applicable) will resume from Wednesday 15 February as per the normal scheduled collection day.
Public urged to continue staying away from west coast beaches
Auckland Emergency Management’s response to Cyclone Gabrielle continues to focus on isolated communities.
DOC facilities closed due to effects of Cyclone Gabrielle
Department of Conservation facilities throughout the upper North Island have been closed to the public due to cyclone Gabrielle. These facilities, including visitor centres, huts, campsites, toilets, wharves and tracks, will stay shut until at le...
Auckland Council facilities begin reopening
With the worst of the weather over, Auckland Council facilities are beginning to return to normal operating hours, but some facilities will still provide post-storm support required for some Aucklanders.
Emergency Mobile Alert issued for Domain Crescent, Muriwai
Auckland Emergency Management has issued an Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) at 12.43 this afternoon to provide important safety messages due to the heightened risk of a landslide in Muriwai. Residents of Muriwai on Domain Crescent are advised to imme...
Auckland Emergency Management to close regional parks across Tāmaki Makaurau
For safety reasons, Auckland Emergency Management has temporarily closed five regional parks in the Auckland region – Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, Muriwai Regional Park, Ātiu Creek Regional Park, Tāwharanui Regional Park, and the western side o...
Cyclone Gabrielle response continues, with focus on supporting isolated communities
Auckland Emergency Management’s continued response to Cyclone Gabrielle is now focused on those communities that have been isolated by floods and landslips.
Support from where it is most needed
In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, Aucklanders are starting to need less essential support from the civil defence centres and shelters that were set up across Tāmaki Makaurau.
Mayor proposes additional $20m a year for storm response
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has proposed an additional $20 million a year for storm response activities to increase Auckland’s preparedness for severe weather events.
Focus on region’s recovery, safety continues to be a priority
As the region shifts its focus to recovery today, Auckland Emergency Management is working hard to support communities impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Auckland Council’s non-essential council facilities to open later this week
Many of Auckland Council’s non-essential facilities that were closed to support Auckland Emergency Management’s response to Cyclone Gabrielle, will begin reopening within the next two days.
Rescue efforts, evacuations underway at Muriwai
Emergency responders and the New Zealand Defence Force are at Muriwai helping evacuate residents who have been sheltering in the Muriwai Surf Club following landslips and flooding across Auckland’s west coast.
