There are calls for a royal inquiry into the rebuild of Auckland, and an immediate halt to any further plans for housing intensification under Labour and National's cross-party agreement.
Mayor Wayne Brown signalled today that the flood cleanup could have implications for this year's budget and beyond.
Already facing a $295 million budget hole, the council was considering a plan to cut spending by $130 million, keep the average rates rise below 5 percent and reducing targeted water and environmental rates.
But widespread flooding and writen-off houses has thrown that into doubt and raised questions about Auckland's failing infrastructure.
Current Auckland councillor and former mayor Christine Fletcher wants a freeze on further housing intensification plans until the city has a proper rebuild or retreat plan.
