Tag: Cyclone Gabrielle
Flood plan sandbagged
Locals must think ahead and have sandbags ready prior to severe weather events, but Auckland Council’s Civil Defence and Emergency Management Committee has sunk...
The new year is already looking rosier
Happy New Year and I hope you had a wonderful break with family and friends.
Hopefully the turn-around in the weather from 12 months ago...
Bookarama another great success
The grand Bookarama sale of books, games, puzzles, LPs DVD's and CDs concluded successfully on the last Sunday of the school holidays.
Hundreds if not...
Biomedical engineer gets taste of combat engineering
In her day job in East Tamaki, 2nd Lieutenant Lily Feng uses her biomedical engineering training to sell respiratory devices to help with people's...
National announces Infrastructure for the Future Policy
By Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga
Last week, National announced our Infrastructure for the Future plan, to address the historical infrastructure deficit we have...
Budget 2023 leaves pothole in road maintenance funding
By Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga
Two weeks ago, Labour announced their sixth Budget and it may have been the most lacking we have...
Howick College leaders aid cyclone relief efforts
Howick College student leaders have banded together to help aid the Hawke’s Bay community following the devastation left by Cyclone Gabrielle.
After getting in touch...
Luxon – National will Electrify NZ
By Christopher Luxon, Leader of the National Party and MP for Botany
New Zealand needs to grow its economy while reducing its greenhouse gas...
Council issues grim budget update
Auckland Council has issued a financial update relating to a major public transport project and the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.
It shows the cost of...
Government scrapping policies to boost incomes for seniors, parents, students
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced the Labour Government is boosting the incomes of senior citizens, beneficiaries, students, and parents from April 1.
The move...
Helping families with National’s FamilyBoost
By Christopher Luxon, National Party leader and MP for Botany
Last week, I held my State of the Nation speech in Auckland where I...
Building back better, safer and smarter
By Naisi Chen, Labour List MP based in Botany
The regions devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle are special to so many people.
During the past few...
Local Water Done Well
By Christopher Luxon, National Party leader and MP for Botany
The Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle have only reinforced for New Zealanders that...
Cyclone Gabrielle leaves tragedy in its wake
By Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga
Last week was a harrowing experience for Kiwis as Cyclone Gabrielle left its mark on communities across the...
Donations going to support cyclone victims
Generous east Auckland residents have donated thousands of dollars' worth of food and other items that will be sent to people impacted by the...
Luxon praises cyclone response
Christopher Luxon says the community-led response to Cyclone Gabrielle shows Kiwis “at their best”.
The Botany MP and National Party leader visited the Civil Defence...
Focus on region’s recovery, safety continues to be a priority
As the region shifts its focus to recovery today, Auckland Emergency Management is working hard to support communities impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
“Safety remains a key...
Cyclone Gabrielle – be prepared to self-evacuate if necessary
Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) is warning people that Cyclone Gabrielle “has more in store” and to be ready to move if they need to.
AEM...
Impacts of cyclone only starting to be felt across Auckland
Cyclone Gabrielle has made landfall in Aotearoa and Auckland Emergency Management is urging people to prepare for further serious and severe weather across Auckland...
Aucklanders advised to prepare for severe weather
Auckland Emergency Management says it is working closely with MetService, Auckland Council and partner agencies to ensure the region is as prepared as possible...
AEM: Be prepared for another significant weather event
Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) is working closely with MetService, the Mayor’s Office, Auckland Council and partner agencies to ensure the region is as prepared...