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How to Mitigate Your Flood Risk
Risk of flooding is a major issue for homeowners throughout New Zealand. According to a recent report by RNZ, data shows the cost of insurance
Effective flood barriers for businesses
When the Anniversary Day floods hit Auckland in January 2023, many people were unprepared for the deluge that would threaten their homes and businesses. More
Homeowners install flood gates for protection from future floods
Following the Auckland Anniversary weekend floods in 2023, many residents found out they were living in a flood-prone area. The issue of flood prevention became
How to protect your home in a flood hazard area
Auckland Council has launched an online tool to help residents know if their home is in a flood hazard area. The Flood Viewer tool allows
Flood Gates vs Sandbags: Which Is Better At Preventing Flooding?
Since floods hit the North Island in early 2023, there’s been unprecedented demand for flood protection systems. Preventing flooding is now a serious concern for
How can you prepare for flooding when a warning is issued?
A flood protection company, Supply Force, has been fielding calls from homeowners and businesses concerned about flood damage. With repeated warnings to be prepared for
Auckland Council reports decrease in noise complaints
A total of 46,023 noise complaints were received by Auckland Council between 1 Jan 2022 and 29 Nov 2022. Although it excludes the most merry
Retirement Village vs Drill Rig: Keeping The Noise Down
The Problem A client of ours is building a 5-level apartment block in Papatoetoe. Due to the ground conditions, a specialised drill rig with ground