'Gaping hole': Auckland households face $560 a year more in rates, water bills and storm costs
Wayne Brown can't say at this stage how low he can keep rates.
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More rain looms as Auckland recovers, 100 flood-damaged properties
The region had up to 110mm worth of rain yesterday.
Acting Auckland Mayor says council has learned from mistakes made during January floods
It's a case of keep calm and carry on, says Desley Simpson.
Auckland flooding: Why are we seeing more frequent, intense rainfall?
Another major weather event has caught us by surprise.
Auckland declares state of emergency: What it means for you
Auckland's state of emergency explained.
Auckland Council cold on compensating private homeowners after floods, buy-outs mooted
Wayne Brown says central government needs to show leadership around storm-related compo.
Residents in mouldy, damaged homes months after Auckland floods
Residents are still living in destroyed homes and desperate for answers.
Cyclone-hit communities to wait longer for consultation on rebuild or red-zone future
It was hoped consultation would begin in early May but it appears that has been delayed.
Robertson reveals confirmed categories for future of cyclone-hit homes
Cyclone-hit residents are set to be consulted on the future of their homes this month.
Possible bypass routes for SH1 at Brynderwyns, closed for weeks after summer floods
National won't say if it still plans to tunnel under the Brynderwyns.
Will you live in your cyclone-hit home again? Minister details three categories to decide future
Consultation with cyclone-hit communities should take place from May.
Flood fallout: Council plots new build rules for storm-lashed areas
People want a home they don't have to flee when dark clouds gather, says Lyall Carter.
Auckland floods: Council chief executive apologises over poor storm response
There was scrambling on a massive scale by mid-afternoon, said Phil Wilson.
River protections: Regional councils ‘hopeful’ over Budget bid
A plan to invest $257m to speed up 92 river projects across NZ has been revealed.
Auckland floods: Council chief executive to front media on damning report
Jim Stabback to address criticisms of council response in report.
‘Nobody died because of lack of empathy’: Auckland mayor on review of fatal flooding
'Perhaps I didn’t go and hug people', Brown said; lack of planning cited as deaths cause.
Documents reveal chaotic scenes at Auckland Council during flood
Emails from the day of the record-breaking January floods have been released to RNZ.
Inflation hits tradies hard as disaster recovery continues
Price of supplies surging, but many traders don't want to charge more, survey finds.
Fund announced for research to help recovery from cyclone and Auckland floods
Fund to support scientific research to help recovery in areas hit by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Emergency management chair found out about Auckland floods from daughter
Howick councillor Sharon Stewart says the flood is a wake-up call for the council.
‘Ensure it doesn’t happen again’: Calls for urgent action after damning flood review
Manukau Ward councillor Alf Filipaina hopes recommendations will prevent past mistakes.
'System failure': Damning Auckland flood review finds lack of leadership by mayor, council
“This unprecedented event unfolded with extraordinary speed. Minutes mattered."
Simon Wilson: Hey Wayne, fixing dysfunction starts at the top
The flood report tells Auckland's mayor and his council they all have to do better.
'Minutes mattered': Mayor, council response to Auckland floods criticised in review
The report was commissioned by Mayor Wayne Brown.
Auckland fatal flood review out: Council requested release ‘extensions’
It can be revealed Auckland Council has been behind some of the 'extensions'.
Project Auckland: Flood protection at work
The transformation of a park involved a vast system to deal with 1-in-100-year deluges.
Project Auckland: Opportunity costs lie in flood and cyclone response
Weather events have left the city with significant damage to public and private assets.
Project Auckland: Resilience key in housing - Kāinga Ora
The recent floods have made Kāinga Ora determined to push on with future-proofed housing.
Future proofing Auckland: Climate change means planning for a risky future
Where we build needs to change in the face of more extreme weather.
West Auckland residents want certainty from reports into storm events by Mayor Wayne Brown and Government
Council, govt urged to do what's needed; ex-Police Commissioner Mike Bush heading review.
Repairs to Watercare’s broken Auckland network could cost $460 million
Permanent repairs are due to happen after temporary fixes were put in place.
'When I saw it I cried': All Blacks legend 'devastated' by flood damage to rugby club
Sports clubs and facilities remain severely affected weeks after Auckland’s floods.
$1b developer can build 422-unit Riverhead retirement project
Objections from Crown, territorial agencies to big project mainly resolved by agreement.
Flood damage: How and where we build needs to change
OPINION: It is clear the risk of damage from climate change has increased in recent years.