Thousands of people are making insurance claims after heavy rain and flooding in the north of New Zealand, especially in Auckland. Insurance lawyer Peter Woods has worked on property claims for earthquake damage in Canterbury and Marlborough.. He has also been an Independent Specialist Adviser to the government. Peter talks to Lisa Owen.
A view down a New Brighton Road next to the river. On the left sandbags have been placed on the banks of the river to prevent flooding onto the road. The earthquake caused the ground to subside and sink, making this area susceptible to flooding.
Liquefaction and flooding in Waitaki Street, Bexley. The photographer comments, "Waitaki Street a week after the Christchurch Earthquake. Because of the damage to the drains and liquefaction in the area the streets are not drying out".
Kilmore St and Barbadoes St Intersection
Kilmore St and Barbadoes St Intersection
Kilmore St and Barbadoes St Intersection
Kilmore St and Barbadoes St Intersection
Kilmore St and Barbadoes St Intersection
Fitzgerald Ave
Kilmore St and Barbadoes St Intersection
Kilmore St and Barbadoes St Intersection
Kilmore St and Barbadoes St Intersection
Offers of assistance to quake-ravaged Christchurch are flooding in from around the country.
Liquefaction and flooding in a street in Kaiapoi, after the September 4th earthquake.
Liquefaction and flooding in a park in Kaiapoi after the September 4th earthquake.
A video taken from a vehicle showing liquefaction and flooding on St Asaph Street.
Flooding on Maces Road. The EPL factory is cordoned off with red warning tape.
Liquefaction and flooding in a park in Kaiapoi after the September 4th earthquake.
Flooding and liquefaction in Hood Avenue, Pines Beach, after the September 4th earthquake.
This report was the first report in the district series, and has a different format to later reports. It includes all natural hazards, not only earthquake hazards. It describes earthquake, flooding, meteorological, landslide and coastal hazards within Hurunui district and gives details of historic events. It includes district-scale (1:250,000) active fault and flood hazard maps. The report describes an earthquake scenario for a magnitude 6.9 earthquake near Cheviot, as well as flooding, meteorological, landslide, coastal erosion, storm surge, and tsunami scenarios.
This report was the first report in the district series, and has a different format to later reports. It includes all natural hazards, not only earthquake hazards. It describes earthquake, flooding, meteorological, landslide and coastal hazards within Hurunui district and gives details of historic events. It includes district-scale (1:250,000) active fault and flood hazard maps. The report describes an earthquake scenario for a magnitude 6.9 earthquake near Cheviot, as well as flooding, meteorological, landslide, coastal erosion, storm surge, and tsunami scenarios. See Object Overview for background and usage information.
A man has climbed an active volcano and pitched a tent in order to get away from the Canterbury earthquake and the flooding in the lower North Island. Refers to the Christchurch earthquake of 4th September 2010 as well as the heavy rain, slips, and flooding from Whanganui in the centre of the North Island down to the Rimutaka Hill Road, North of Wellington. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A photograph of liquefaction and flooding in a reserve between Harris Crescent and Greers Road.
A photograph of flooding and liquefaction in a reserve between Greers Road and Harris Crescent.
A photograph of flooding and liquefaction in a reserve between Greers Road and Harris Crescent.
A photograph of flooding and liquefaction in a reserve between Greers Road and Harris Crescent.
Flooding and liquefaction on the corner of Edward Avenue and Geraldine Street in St Albans.
A photograph of flooding and liquefaction in a reserve between Greers Road and Harris Crescent.
A photograph of the gravel flood banks built on the banks of the Avon River.
The riverbank walkway along New Brighton Road, flooded at high tide due to ground subsidence.