Home removal programme for 2023 storm-affected properties

Last updated: 23 October 2024

Land purchased in the Category 3 property buy-out process belongs to Auckland Council.

Removing damaged buildings

Once the buy-out process for a property is complete and ownership is transferred, building removal can take place. The options include:

• relocation
• deconstruction
• demolition.

First, contractors need to complete asbestos surveys and disconnect services.

Each property is assessed to find the best removal option to reduce future risk. The Recovery Office and Waste Solutions team will work with a number of different companies to deliver the home removal programme.

Our waste policy commits us to ensure the home removal process generates the least possible amount of landfill waste. Where possible, we will remove homes in clusters to minimise disruption.

Our community partners from Waste Solutions will help us to recycle and reuse building materials where possible.

Home removal process steps

Future land use

We are working on a policy to ensure the appropriate use of storm-impacted land. For some properties, this may take several years.

The land could be used for:

• stormwater management, as part of blue-green networks
• neighbouring parkland
• improving storm resilience for neighbouring properties
• redevelopment, where possible.

The Governing Body has approved several temporary guidelines on the future of land purchased as part of the categorisation process. Visit Auckland Council sets direction for future use of purchased land to learn more.

Deconstruction process in Muriwai

Our video highlights the process of deconstructing Category 3 homes in Muriwai.  

What happens to deconstruction material

This video highlights the process of reusing deconstruction material from storm-affected homes.

Read the full transcript of the video.