"The thought of rebuilding [in the same location], we'd essentially need to live in a treehouse" - some West Auckland residents say their homes should not be repaired or rebuilt, and the land returned to nature.
It wasn't until seven hours after floods had forced people out of their homes and hundreds had called 111 that a state of emergency was announced. How were officials on the back foot?
Auckland Airport, businesses and homes have been flooded, cars submerged and Sir Elton John's concert was abandoned - it's been a dramatic day across Auckland.
Auckland Airport, businesses and homes have been flooded, cars submerged and Sir Elton John's concert was abandoned - it's been a dramatic day across Auckland.