A waterlogged Auckland will this afternoon find out whether its local state of emergency will be extended. (NB: it has been extended)
As at 8 am, building assessors had issued 209 red, 1085 yellow, and 1901 white placards.
Renters are worried they'll also be competing against homeowners needing to move out for repairs.
The Auckland Property Investors Association has already warned rents will likely increase.
Community organisations and the Green Party want a six-month rent freeze in Auckland, to allow flood-affected people to get back on their feet.
Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Max Towle.
