Point Chevalier, Auckland

Family spent $35k on flood repairs, only to 'lose everything' again in deluge

Mildred Armah Reporter from Central Leader

An Auckland family who had to swim to safety have lost all personal belongings in Friday’s flood and the heavy rain which followed on Tuesday – including their recently renovated home.

Catherine Beggs​, 65, and her family have survived three Auckland floods in 10 months – but the same … View moreAn Auckland family who had to swim to safety have lost all personal belongings in Friday’s flood and the heavy rain which followed on Tuesday – including their recently renovated home.

Catherine Beggs​, 65, and her family have survived three Auckland floods in 10 months – but the same can’t be said for her Mt Roskill home.

“The house flooded in March last year. Water came up underneath the house, and down the roof. I ended up having to buy a new roof,” Beggs said.

Making a plan could save your life…

The Hello Project

All too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan … View moreAll too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan and talk through what warning signs to look out for should something be wrong. It could just save your life.

For more information, and tips to help you make a plan go to thehelloproject.nz Learn more

Food collection at the Grey Lynn Farmers Market

Lynn from Westmere

There will be a food collection at the Grey Lynn Farmers Market tomorrow 8.30-12 pm. For local community affected by the floods.
Collection at the Waste Away table by the reuse depot in the hall.

Rustic Wooden Planter Box

Ross from Herne Bay

Summer is here so it's time to get planting and add some greenery to your outdoor spaces.

Trendy rustic style treated timber planter box. Narrow width makes them perfect for planting privacy screen on decks without taking too much deck space.
• Has drain holes in base.
• Made from … View moreSummer is here so it's time to get planting and add some greenery to your outdoor spaces.

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• Has drain holes in base.
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Toyota Harrier 2003 for sale

Ross from Herne Bay

2.4L Automatic/Tiptronic
195,000 km

ABS brakes
Air conditioning
Alarm
Power steering/mirrors/Seat
Towbar
… View more2.4L Automatic/Tiptronic
195,000 km

ABS brakes
Air conditioning
Alarm
Power steering/mirrors/Seat
Towbar
Airbags
Central locking
Single CD in dash + 12 Disc carousel CD player
Leather seats

3 careful owners
Regularly serviced (have service history)

Has been a great car and a reluctant sale, but I’m going electric.
A very nice vehicle to drive.

A few chips and scratches, but otherwise good condition.

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Price: $6,250

Want something to listen to this weekend?

Stuff

Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a … View moreNeedless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a psycho-social expert in disaster and disruption. In this short podcast interview, Jolie shares her expert advice on what you, or the people you want to support, may need right now.

Whether you're currently involved, or you want to help others, it's worth a quick listen! Listen now

Need help after the flooding?

The Team from Auckland Council

You and your neighbours can visit the Auckland Emergency Management website for up-to-date information on the floods and Civil Defence Centres.

For urgent assistance phone 0800 22 22 00. You can also Report a Problem online. Find out more

Water Rates

Julia from Avondale

Hi everyone
I have a question or two??? How does one read a water rates bill? I rent and i tell you what. I have had varying accounts of water bills. I can't seem to get my head around them. I think i do need to be a rocket scientist to figure it out. I have asked my property manager to … View moreHi everyone
I have a question or two??? How does one read a water rates bill? I rent and i tell you what. I have had varying accounts of water bills. I can't seem to get my head around them. I think i do need to be a rocket scientist to figure it out. I have asked my property manager to please explain and don't really get much sense from there. I do know that the fixed amount is paid by the Land Lord. But the rest is mumbo jumbo to me. It tends to go up and down like a yo yo. I also know that the water meter is read and estimated. But what i have a problem with is that watercare in doing so helps themselves when its estimated to quite a bit of your funds which i think that they think that you have a money tree out back specially for them and charge you heaps and then the next thing you know you go into credit??? what the hack. Credits fine but they have my money. What do you guys think and who can figure this thing out for me. Thanks all. Julia

Poll: Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to … View moreThe Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 4pm, 14 February.

Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?

• Sparrow stories at Oriental Bay
• Forever Brothers
• Fishing at Ngunguru
• Summer evening at Lake Wakatipu
• Runners on Himatangi Beach
• Party colour at Wellington Botanic Gardens

Vote View Results

• 13.5% Sparrow stories at Oriental Bay
  13.5% Complete
• 15.9% Forever Brothers
  15.9% Complete
• 35.4% Fishing at Ngunguru
  35.4% Complete
• 25.3% Summer evening at Lake Wakatipu
  25.3% Complete
• 7% Runners on Himatangi Beach
  7% Complete
• 2.8% Party colour at Wellington Botanic Gardens
  2.8% Complete

1930 votes

Waitangi ki Manukau cancelled due to storm

The Team from Auckland Council

📣 Following this week’s severe weather that has affected Tāmaki Makaurau, we have made the tough decision with our event partner Manukau Urban Māori Authority (MUMA) to cancel Waitangi ki Manukau 2023.

temporary closure of Epsom Library

Cathy McIntosh from Albert-Eden Local Board

The Epsom Community Library will be closed today (Friday February 3rd) so that it can be used for the storm response efforts.
For any enquiries and updates check their website or contact us on Facebook (see link below).
The Auckland Council Our Auckland website is also listed below and is a hub … View moreThe Epsom Community Library will be closed today (Friday February 3rd) so that it can be used for the storm response efforts.
For any enquiries and updates check their website or contact us on Facebook (see link below).
The Auckland Council Our Auckland website is also listed below and is a hub for help and information.

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Choose from a wide variety of subjects and programmes, ranging from certificates and … View moreLearn with us

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Poll: Should we be taking more action on climate change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With torrential rain and flooding caused by an 'atmospheric river', should this event convince us all that climate change is real and we need to be taking action?

*Add NFP if you don't wish for your comments to be used for We Say You Say in the local papers.*

Should we be taking more action on climate change?

• Yes, we need to do more
• No, there's no such thing as climate change
• I don't know - I'd need more information
• There's nothing we can do about climate change

Vote View Results

• 66.8% Yes, we need to do more
  66.8% Complete
• 10.9% No, there's no such thing as climate change
  10.9% Complete
• 3.9% I don't know - I'd need more information
  3.9% Complete
• 18.4% There's nothing we can do about climate change
  18.4% Complete

2675 votes

Important Notice - Facilities

The Team from Auckland Council

We are taking a cautious approach to opening our facilities this morning and will open them when and where we safely can. This may mean delayed openings for some and closures for others.

Please check individual facilities for further details such as:
www.aucklandleisure.co.nz...
… View moreWe are taking a cautious approach to opening our facilities this morning and will open them when and where we safely can. This may mean delayed openings for some and closures for others.

Please check individual facilities for further details such as:
www.aucklandleisure.co.nz...
www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz......

Keep an eye on the Auckland Emergency Management website for the latest updates on the storm:
bit.ly...