MILFORD STORM RECOVERY SURVEY
Click here to complete our short survey on how you would like Milford to be in the future. https://milford.thinkport.nz/get-involved/
Submit your views by Sunday 27 July 2025 so they can be included in our project report.
The Milford Storm Recovery Group STORYBOARDS project has arrived. These charming storyboards were installed around Milford yesterday and tell the story of the floods of 27 January 2023 in the words and pictures of Milford people. Don't just glance at them as you walk by. Spend five minutes reading through and, most important, use the QR code to share your views on how you would like Milford to be in the future. Survey link also here: https://milford.thinkport.nz/get-involved/
We are holding a series of FAMILY-FRIENDLY STORYBOARD EVENTS over the next few weeks and welcome everyone. A chance to meet and chat to others, and contribute to this great local project. Pick one or all of the events below and come along.
Tuesday, 1 July, outside New World supermarket, 11am-2pm. Storyboard launch and free sausage sizzle.
Saturday, 12 July, inside Milford Shopping Centre, 10am-noon, at the Storyboard between Woolworths supermarket and Muffin Break.
Sunday, 13 July, Storyboard between Milford Cruising Club and playground, Craig Road. 10am-11am. Free coffee or ice cream from the Cruising Club kiosk.
Sunday, 27 July, Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 2pm-4pm, Wrap-up event, afternoon tea and spot prizes. Please RSVP for catering: chairs@milford.org.nz
We would love to hear from volunteers to help us with these events. Please lend a hand with the meeting and greeting. This is an opportunity to help shape Milford's future. If you can give an hour, please email: chairs@milford.org.nz
Rates Relief for Flood-damaged Homes - ends 30 June 2025
The two-year rates relief scheme established in 2023 to provide financial support for people with uninhabitable homes because of storm damage will conclude at the end of this financial year (30 June 2025). After this date, property rates will become payable again. Council will shortly be emailing homeowners still receiving rates relief to remind that rates relief will be finishing. In cases where a homeowner is actively working with the recovery office in the Category 3 buy-out or 2P mitigation schemes, and they can provide evidence they are still unable to live in their home due to storm damage, Council will consider extending their rates relief on a case-by-case basis. Unfortunately, there is no option to extend rates relief any further for properties that have not been categorised or are Category 1 or 2C. These homeowners should continue to work with their insurers to complete any remaining repairs to their home. Any questions, please contact: electedrepsrecovery@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Valuations for storm-damaged homes. A Storm Recovery Office article on this subject is here: https://aucklandcouncil.uq.co.nz/mail/view/89s78pnzdn24wf0m13gvw8jk780f_t8_8rc37s26rq2jknh7555xw5gjt7d3hr818b88026ymz3_jcw37brtl
Resources to help you prepare your home before an adverse rain event: Auckland Council Flood Viewer
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board readiness and response plan: email request to MRA for plan here: chairs@milford.org.nz
Helpful resources for insurance, tenants and for adverse weather alerts :
Toka Tū Ake EQC Insurance Council of New Zealand Tenancy Services MetService Weather Alerts
IAG Insurance are producing this regular newsletter about wild weather events in NZ: https://www.iag.co.nz/content/dam/global/shared/en/documents/nz-wild-weather-tracker-issue-7-may-2025.pdf
Healthy Waters Update on Wairau flood prevention and home buyout and removal processes:
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