Wellington City Council to buy out property affected by flash flooding

Wednesday 28 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 28 Oct, 8:58am

In this story Wellington City Council, Andrew Little

Wellington City Council is purchasing a property impacted by flash flooding in April. Mayor Andrew Little stated the buyout is due to the property being at risk from landslips on council-owned land. He clarified that there is currently no wider buyout programme in place.

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1. RNZWed 28 Oct, 6:26am

   Wellington City Council buying out property affected by April flash flooding (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 28 Oct, 8:58am

   Wellington council buying flash-flood property (opens in new tab)