Deadline passes for registration of Auckland's flooded houses in need of repair or demolition

Photo: RNZ / Louise Ternouth

Time's up for Aucklanders with 2023 storm-affected homes to register for council buyout or remediation, amid concern those unregistered may be living in potential death traps.

Auckland Council's lead for Natural and Built Environment, Craig Hobbs says 7 and a half thousand people were affected by the unprecedented weather events of last year, but only 40 percent have registered to have their homes assessed and categorised.

He had hoped more would opt into the scheme, which is focused on protecting life in future events, or building in areas where there's intolerable risk to life.

Auckland Council's Manukau Ward Councillor Lotu Fuli, says the trauma caused by the flooding has a long tail in some South Auckland suburbs, particularly Māngere.