Flooding Stories

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Flooding stories

Boost for flood-prone Greymouth suburb

Vegetation clearance has started as Cobden's floodbank is raised to better protect homes from a one-in-150-year flood, at a cost of $410,000.

By Vihan Dalal • 2 min read • Today

Civil Defence

Kaikōura flood repairs progressing - but who will pay?

The council faces an $8m to $30m bill for urgent flood repairs, with a funding request still awaiting NZTA approval.

By David Hill • 3 min read • Today

Sustainability

Whakatāne's sponge reserve wins national sustainability award

By storing 4000 cubic metres of stormwater and easing flood risk, a former pipe corridor is now being hailed as a model for councils.

By Diane McCarthy • 4 min read • Last week

Emergency services

Vulnerable 114-year-old bridge into Martinborough closing for debris removal

Drivers to Martinborough face two days of delays this week as flood debris is cleared from the only direct road link into town.

By Emily Ireland • 4 min read • Last week

Earthquakes

High fuel prices creating public transport challenges for Canterbury

Rising petrol costs may force Canterbury buses to cut off-peak runs and delay planned service boosts as demand keeps climbing.

By David Hill • 4 min read • Last week

Agricultural Technology

How El Niño may affect the Waikato's agriculture sector

Farmers are being urged to plan early as the predicted El Niño threatens drought, lower pasture growth and milk output across the Waikato.

By Jordan Smith • 3 min read • Last week

Risk & Compliance

'High risk' parts of the Historic Village to close during heavy rain

Visitors and tenants will face closures and cordons for at least five days after severe rain, as unstable slopes pose slip risks.

By Ayla Yeoman • 5 min read • Last week

Risk & Compliance

Hauraki budgets over $9 million for summer roadworks

Road users across Hauraki should expect delays as council funds 68 sites for resealing, drainage renewals and bridge repairs this summer.

By Jordan Smith • 3 min read • Last month

Auckland Council

Daylight savings prompts warning of summer weather surprises

Aucklanders are being told to brace for dry spells, strong winds and storm risk as a strong El Niño raises summer pressure on water supplies.

By Torika Tokalau • 3 min read • Last month

Disaster Recovery

Winter storms leave Masterton council fund in the red

Road repairs from repeated storms have driven the council's emergency fund to a NZD $1.2 million deficit, with subsidies covering only part of the bill.

By Emily Ireland • 4 min read • Last month

Disaster Recovery

Residents of flood-damaged Māngere to help allocate $300,000 recovery fund

Māngere residents will vote on projects from a GBP £300,000 fund aimed at speeding recovery after the 2023 floods.

By Taelegalolo'u Mary Afemata • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Flooding stories

Artificial Intelligence

IMF-World Bank meet in Bangkok amid debt & climate strain

Flooding and higher borrowing costs are sharpening scrutiny of how the IMF and World Bank will back vulnerable economies through debt and climate shocks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

KRAYN launches due diligence platform for property buyers

Buyers will get tailored warnings on flood, soil and planning risks as the platform flags issues against their intended use of a property.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

Supply Chain

GSMA urges renewable energy reform in Asia Pacific

Rising data demand is driving emissions higher in parts of Asia Pacific, as mobile operators struggle to secure cleaner electricity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Disaster Recovery

Wavelink signs AirBridge distribution deal in Australia

Australian resellers gain access to deployable communications gear for remote and disrupted sites as Wavelink broadens its critical infrastructure offering.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month