Auckland Weather 27/01/23 and Cyclone Gabrielle

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#3051112 17-Mar-2023 10:03

tdgeek:

ezbee:

Slash gets its own Documentary.

The big problem is that it destroys such large expanses of land, houses, crops, riverbank, seashore,
and bridge, after bridge.
At least one road bridge was lucky there was a rail bridge that took one for the team or more would have been cut.
The total cost ?

I get that, but why isnt this front page news 2 months ago, 6 months ago, and every year?. It doesnt seem to be

Because the forestry lobby is pretty strong.

It's about $$$

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#3063453 14-Apr-2023 07:19

https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/12-04-2023/damning-review-into-auckland-flood-response-finds-system-failure

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/the-front-page-how-has-auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-fared-six-months-into-the-job/TQRB474IGBH7NOLS4FUL5DQ4IU/

The review of the Council's response to the flooding in January has been released, and a look at how Wayne Brown is doing six months into the job.

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#3063709 14-Apr-2023 17:13

regarding the slash problem,

My understanding is that it is uneconomical for the industry to process the slash in an environmentally friendly way.

They used to just burn it all years ago, which was cheap but not good for air quality so they stopped doing that. Chipping it all would be a good solution but a logistical nightmare I imagine.

Govt could force them but the industry has power in small NZ.

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#3063719 14-Apr-2023 18:11

bongojona:

regarding the slash problem,

My understanding is that it is uneconomical for the industry to process the slash in an environmentally friendly way.

They used to just burn it all years ago, which was cheap but not good for air quality so they stopped doing that. Chipping it all would be a good solution but a logistical nightmare I imagine.

Govt could force them but the industry has power in small NZ.

Bolded is the issue.

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#3067588 24-Apr-2023 11:36

I just received an e-mail from our Mortgage Broker who sorted our House and Contents Insurance, the TL: DR is that they are saying all Insurance Companies are now reviewing premiums and be prepared for a hike as we all have to pay for the weather events.

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#3074119 9-May-2023 10:22

Auckland is currently getting drenched with very heavy rain. Keep an eye out.

Do whatever you want to do man.

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#3074120 9-May-2023 10:25

billgates:

Auckland is currently getting drenched with very heavy rain. Keep an eye out.

MS says 94mm today, YR says 25mm. I'm seeing this a lot lately, so much rain variance

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#3074183 9-May-2023 12:05

This is my main street already after the AM rain in Titirangi, Auckland.

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#3074192 9-May-2023 13:09

heavy at Kaiwaka Mangawhai, some side roads closed. the flood plain is full to the brim and lapping the road, but otherwise ok.

Brynderwyn hill closed yet again.

looks like Wellsford to Warkworth took a big hit according to the rain radar.

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#3074193 9-May-2023 13:10

This is not even the main event, we've got about 40mm of rain from 4 until 6pm let alone the continued rain over the hours afterwards and tomorrow... its just going to get pretty nasty out there so take care and be safe!

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#3074204 9-May-2023 13:29

If it's any consolation, I did hear a bloke from the Met Service say this is the last of the really heavy rain for now. After this is over it's meant to be quite nice for some time.

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#3074208 9-May-2023 13:33

and I am suppose to fly into Auckland tomorrow at 6ish - wonder if we will land or get diverted.

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#3074211 9-May-2023 13:41

Air NZ might need to temporarily replace their normal aircraft for amphibious options. Surface flooding on roads was already getting bad when I was in the Big Smoke at ~11am. Slowest trip back to the Waikato in light traffic I've been in, possibly ever. Mostly well behaved drivers.

People often mistake me for an adult because of my age.

Keep calm, and carry on posting.

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#3074216 9-May-2023 13:49

Stay safe fellow Geekzoners up north.

Did Eric Clapton really think she looked wonderful...or was it after the 15th outfit she tried on and he just wanted to get to the party and get a drink?

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#3074231 9-May-2023 14:34

Stu: Air NZ might need to temporarily replace their normal aircraft for amphibious options. Surface flooding on roads was already getting bad when I was in the Big Smoke at ~11am. Slowest trip back to the Waikato in light traffic I've been in, possibly ever. Mostly well behaved drivers.

And why, oh why, do all trains out west and from the central city cease operation in this weather.
They should, if well maintained and prepared, be the most reliable.

In Auckland :

"Go by train
Then there's rain
You're stranded"

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