Morgan Allen is a member of the West Auckland Is Flooded group, lobbying for the council and Government to bail out flooded homeowners. They know they're unlikely to be able to return to their flooded west Auckland cottage, but until local and central government confirm that, they're stuck in limbo. Insurers say Auckland Council will consult with 400 to 500 property owners on managed retreat or other solutions, after the floods and landslides of January 27. "The cost of addressing flood risks in an acceptable timeframe is beyond the capacity of Auckland Council alone. As the mayor has previously stated, Auckland Council is not a guarantor of private property interests."

Source: The Guardian May 29, 2023 17:41 UTC