Support services
If you or your whānau have been impacted by the severe weather events of 2023, there are a number of services available to help you with your recovery. If you can't find the service you're looking for or want to discuss support options for mental health, finance, insurance or accommodation, email navigators@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or click on the Navigator service tile below.
Community and social recovery news
Community to drive recovery plans
Auckland Council has begun facilitating community-led recovery planning.
Day in the life: Navigator Lorelle White
Lorelle is part of a team of navigators employed to support storm-impacted whānau.
Muriwai commemorative sculpture underway
Renowned artist Jeff Thomson will transform materials from the suburb’s Category 3 homes.
Storm recovery in Beach Haven, Northcote Point and Birkenhead
Pest Free Kaipātiki has partnered with the Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office to help coordinate a wider recovery plan for hard hit communities in Kaipātiki.
Rates relief continues for storm-affected Aucklanders
100 per cent rates relief for uninhabited storm damaged homes.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Community is...what we create together
The Mental Health Foundation has created a series of videos profiling four people who were impacted by major 2023 storms, and how they navigated their recovery by staying connected to their community, or by helping one another.
Bringing brightness back to communities
Grey skies haven’t stopped a west Auckland community painting some colour back into their storm-affected neighbourhood.
Tackling all aspects of storm recovery
When they realised how bad the Auckland Anniversary floods were, Tongan Methodist support group, Siaola, kicked into action.
Planning for our wellbeing following the 2023 storms
The Wellbeing Recovery Plan for Tāmaki Makaurau has been approved.
Rebuilding life, again
When some newly settled refugees lost everything in 2023 storms, organisations like NFACT were there to support their recovery
Face-to-face help essential for older Aucklanders
How Age Concern Auckland is supporting older people affected by the 2023 storms.
Navigating the road to recovery - why it's OK to ask for help
Storm-affected homeowner urges those in similar situations to reach out for the support that’s available.