An isolated West Auckland beach community devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle is bracing for further damage today after torrential rain sparked fresh flooding.
Muriwai residents with red-stickered houses want a timeframe for resolution, many fearing their insurance cover will run out before the council completes geotechnical assessments.
Auckland Council's head of engineering resilience says it could be six months' wait for homeowners on two roads affected by landslips at Muriwai before they know if they can live in their properties again.