Emergency
Waitematā Civil Defence Emergency Hubs
The nationwide annual test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system took on Sunday 25 May 2025. An alert was sent to everybody – you would have heard it if you have a “capable phone”. The test of the Emergency Mobile Alert allows Civil Defence to evaluate the system, cell towers, and remind us whether our…
Read MoreGrey Lynn Park – Understanding the 2023 Flood and the Aftermath
The Night Grey Lynn Park Became a Lake Auckland Anniversary weekend January 2023, Grey Lynn Park experienced the worst flooding in living memory. The consequence of an unprecedented deluge.According to NIWA, the rainfall was so extreme in some areas it equated to an entire summer’s worth falling in a single day, classifying it as a…
Read MoreGrey Lynn 2030: Response to Strengthening New Zealand’s emergency management legislation
From 15 April to 13 May 2025 the government is inviting submissions on options to strengthen New Zealand’s overarching emergency management legislation and inform the design of a new Emergency Management Bill. Our community group, Grey Lynn 2030, appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the discussion document Strengthening New Zealand’s emergency management legislation. We…
Read MoreHakanoa Recovery Group – 33 Cockburn St
What’s happening to 33 Cockburn Street? To date (March 2025) Hakanoa Recovery Group (HRG) had worked alongside the Auckland Council Recovery Office in an effort to have local input into the process of ‘redeveloping’ the affected areas in a way supported by the community. As a result of an HRG- led initiative data was collected…
Read MoreWaitematā: Long Walk Home – Vision 2026
Resilient Grey Lynn – Summary of Application to Waitmata Local Board Improving emergency preparedness in Waitemata stemming from the experiences of the January 2023 floods. Here’s a breakdown of the key points and some potential considerations: Triggering Event: The January 2023 floods highlighted vulnerabilities in transportation and community preparedness. Identified Need: Our community recognises the…
Read MoreThe Long Walk Home
Following the January 2023 floods, there’s been considerable discussion within the community regarding our needs and potential actions. On that estraordinary Friday night, many of us experienced difficulties getting home, or accommodated those who were stranded. For instance, individuals unable to return to Waiheke Island, reach the airport, or cross the Harbour Bridge. Students from…
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