The deadline for registrations is fast approaching for Aucklanders to have the future risks to their homes assessed.

There are options for homeowners to register to find out about potential risks to life at their address, with assistance being available, such as construction funding or a council buy-out.

Construction and consenting grants have been made available for homeowners to work on their property to reduce potential harm, such as building retaining walls.

However, if nothing can be done, the council is offering a voluntary buy-out at a valuation before any storm damage.

As of September 11th, only 40% of more than 7000 properties impacted across Auckland have signed up.

Craig Hobbs, Natural and Built Environment Lead, noted to Our Auckland that this is a voluntary programme.

Affected homeowners are strongly encouraged to take on this one-off, limited offer.

“We are making a special effort to reach homeowners we think could be at high risk but haven’t heard back from many of them.

Support under the categorisation programme might be the best and last option to receive local and central government support to make their home safe or move somewhere safer.”

For more information and to register, visit ourauckland.nz/storms.

Alternatively, the Recovery Office can be reached on 09 884 2070.