Some positive news for Aucklanders left with flood-damaged homes. 

The council has agreed to fund mitigation for properties which could feasibly be protected from harm in future severe weather events.  

It's offering to pay up to 25% of a property's capital value for work like retaining walls, landscaping, and drainage improvements.  

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown told Mike Hosking that the issue is vexed, but is a mixture of what he calls sensible decisions. 

He says it minimises costs but maximises the help council can provide without upsetting ratepayers too much. 

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