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Auckland couple to sue council over flood damage buyout refusal

RNZNZ Herald1NewsOtago Daily TimesWednesday 26 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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Brendon and Stephanie Deacon are taking Auckland Council to court after it refused to buy out their Huapai property. The couple, who previously had to kayak to escape flash flooding, say their home is ineligible for a buyout despite neighbouring houses being purchased and removed.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 26 Nov 2025, 5:30am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 3 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Auckland couple take legal action over refusal to buy out flood-damaged home (opens in new tab)

    Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

  2. 1News1News via RNZ

    Couple take legal action over refusal to buy out flood-damaged home (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Couple taking council to court over buyout refusal (opens in new tab)