The Deputy Mayor of Auckland, Desley Simpson, says the report on the response to the city's devastating floods on Anniversary weekend, highlighted a number of shortcomings that the council should have taken action on years ago.
Weak systems, poor communication and a lack of leadership are just some of the criticisms in the report prepared by former Police Commissioner, Mike Bush.
Ms Simpson is the first major council leader to front for the media. She spoke to Max Towle.
