Kia ora and welcome to our Community-Led Recovery Page
Who Are We and What Are We Doing?
We’re your Community-Led Recovery Team: Eva and Mike, supported by the Interim Recovery Group. We have been contracted by Kia Kaha Karekare who secured a grant from Auckland Council. Together, we aim to ensure that the community’s voice and priorities remain at the heart of every decision as we navigate the path forward following Cyclone Gabrielle. Our focus is on rebuilding connections and looking towards a shared future.
Community Liaison Efforts
The Community Recovery Team continues to regularly engage with Auckland Council, Auckland Transport, and other agencies to advocate for Karekare’s needs. Recent discussions have focused on road repairs, inorganic rubbish collection, The Glade restoration, and the deconstruction process. Our priority remains ensuring transparency and that community concerns are heard. We encourage residents to stay engaged through our local WhatsApp and Facebook groups, as well as via email at karekareclrp@gmail.com.
Community Recovery Updates
Road Repairs
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Karekare Road: Our ongoing communication with Auckland Transport led to potholes being repaired on the last day of January.
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Lone Kauri Road: Work resumed on 20 January 2025, with Fulton Hogan addressing the final slip site. This requires a full 24/7 road closure during construction. We will keep sharing updates as they become available.
Auckland Transport has provided a document addressing community concerns about the road closure, which can be accessed in the 'Links' section.
Restoration of The Glade
Restoring the Pōhutukawa Glade remains a top priority for the community. Council has indicated that a formal update will be presented at the Waitākere Ranges Local Board meeting on 27 February. A community meeting will follow to discuss next steps. The aim is to progress work within the first half of the year, with a focus on finalising designs, securing consents, and confirming materials. We will share more details as soon as they are confirmed.
Acknowledging and Honouring those Community Members who lost their homes
We have reached out to the Community Members who lost their homes and were bought out. We will be liaising with these Community Members and the rest of the Community in order to make sure that they do not feel left out of any decision making processes around what will happen to their former property or any memorials to be held/commissioned.
Deconstruction and future land use.
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Progress continues, with approximately ten properties having reached settlement and asbestos surveys now completed on several sites. Power disconnection has been carried out in preparation for further steps.
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We remain in discussions regarding what will happen to the deconstructed land, but no final decisions have been made.
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Community members have raised concerns about the impact of the process on the surrounding environment and accessibility. We are advocating for clear communication and mitigation strategies.
What’s Happening Right Now?
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Wish Boxes: The physical wish boxes have now been removed. Thank you to everyone who contributed. Feedback is still welcome via email or through our online channels.
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Neighbourhood Watch: Community discussions are ongoing regarding the reactivation of Neighbourhood Watch to improve local security. Have your say through this poll.
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Karekare Beach Access: The Karekare Surf Life Saving Club has implemented a temporary ‘Ford’ Access near the carpark and introduced the ‘Karekare Lagoon Ferry’ to assist patrols in navigating the stream.
Read more details in the update from Karekare Surf Life Saving Club President David Munro ( in the links below).
We appreciate everyone’s ongoing involvement and support as we navigate recovery together. If you have any questions or want to share feedback, please reach out to us!
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Links
October Recovery Newsletter
Glade Survey Results
Community Day Wishes
November Recovery Newsletter
Local Directory of Groups
January Recovery Newsletter
Lone Kauri Road - Full Closure- Questions from the Community
Karekare Beach Access - KKSLSC
Auckland Council Shoreline Adaptation Plan
Shoreline Adaption Plan - Community meeting notes
February Recovery Newsletter
How can I get involved?
You can reach out to us, email us, drop suggestions in the boxes, attend an event, or simply come for a chat during one of our Recovery Café sessions. There’s always a way for everyone to participate.
What’s next for Karekare?
We’re currently working on gathering input for the draft Recovery Plan, which will be shared at the Community Day on October 19th.
Why is my feedback important?
Because this is our recovery. Whether you’re a longtime resident, a part-time visitor, a quiet supporter, or a local enthusiast, your perspective matters.
If you have more questions or want to know what’s coming up, feel free to reach out at karekareclrp@gmail.com or check back here regularly for the latest updates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who’s behind the Community-Led Recovery Team?
The team includes Eva and Mike, who both live locally in Karekare. Cissy is a facilitator who has been working with various community members for some time. The Interim Recovery Group is made up of volunteers from the community. They’re working alongside the community, Auckland Council, and other organisations to support a recovery plan that reflects what Karekare ratepayers and residents want and need.
Who do the Community-Led Recovery Team work for?
Although funded through a grant from Auckland Council which Kia Kaha Karakere has secured, we work solely for the Karekare Community.