Northland flooding evacuees still can not go home after five months (opens original article in a new tab)

Northland evacuees remain displaced five months after severe storms destroyed their homes, with many still living in temporary shelters and facing challenges to return due to infrastructure issues.

• More than five months after storms, some Northland evacuees still lack homes due to flood damage.
• Evacuees are staying at Ngātiwai Marae with temporary campervans, facing ongoing recovery challenges.
• Infrastructure gaps and off-grid living hinder efforts to return home, requiring costly upgrades.