700 Delegates Gather In Auckland To Face Our Growing Flood Challenge

Keynote speakers include Auckland Council Policy, Planning and Development Committee chair, Councillor Richard Hills and ...

New Zealand’s Biggest Crane Mobilised To Lift Māngere Flood Protection Project Into Next Phase

NZ’s largest crane deployed to reposition a section of the Eastern Interceptor, unlocking Harania Creek’s flow to the Manukau ...
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Concerns stormwater infrastructure will be left behind in water reforms

Auckland Council's head of flood response says recent reform of water services has focused on wastewater and drinking water, and stormwater has often been treated as "the poor cousin".

Council says property is flood-prone. Owner and expert say it’s not

“The council recognises that having a flood zone on the property will immediately devalue it and if it doesn’t flood, that ...
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Man swept away at river crossing amid severe flooding in New Zealand

Police in New Zealand were searching for a man who was swept away while attempting to cross a river as authorities warned of life-threatening conditions amid flooding and landslides following days of ...
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Cyclone Vaianu slams New Zealand, forcing mass evacuations

Cyclone Vaianu has struck New Zealand’s North Island with destructive winds over 130 kph, torrential rain, and massive swells, prompting emergency declarations across several regions. Thousands lost ...
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Floods, damage to New Zealand's North Island as Cyclone Vaianu makes landfall

Cyclone Vaianu has made landfall near the Maketu Peninsula and will now cross the North Island. The cyclone is triggering flooding and damaging winds. Cyclone Vaianu is triggering flooding and strong, ...