Extract

Background

This report looks at the nature and prevalence of issues arising from severe weather events in Aotearoa New Zealand as shown by enquiries recorded by the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). The information covers the 12-month period 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023. This means that the effects of the Auckland Anniversary weekend flooding, Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle and the Nelson / Marlborough flooding are included.

The commentary provided focuses on the CAB’s response and the main issues raised by clients in the areas of insurance, accommodation, accessing services and employment. The report considers how clients engaged with the CAB to access help and how the CAB responded to and was able to help clients in extreme and out of the ordinary situations. ...

See also

Wellbeing recovery plan for Tāmaki Makaurau. September 2024

Knowledge Auckland: Other storm recovery documents

Auckland Council website:

Recovery from extreme weather and natural disasters

Storm recovery documents

Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office