From Perception to Action: Resilient Urban Neighbourhood Flood Preparedness in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Flooding poses one of the most pressing climate-related risks to urban communities in Aotearoa New Zealand, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations. Increasing climate change impacts bring more frequent and intense rainfall and flooding, reflected by ongoing policy updates including the National Adaptation Framework.

What is the Project about?

Building on findings from the preceding School of Future Environments-funded study (available at https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7547469/v1 and in The Conversation) within the Systems & Communities Research Centre, we extend the investigation from flood risk perception to action. We will examine how risk and resilience perceptions influence preparedness, compliance with flood guidelines, and community engagement across flood-prone suburbs in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland. Our study will deepen understanding of how coordinated individual and collective actions contribute to flood resilience.

Survey

Anonymous, online survey

An online anonymous survey will map property-level flood risk perceptions and preparedness in selected suburbs across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Integrated analyses will explore links between awareness, socio-economic factors, and household actions.

Citizen Science

Be Part of the Research

Citizen science commonly involves members of the public actively contributing to research, for example by sharing local knowledge, experiences, or observations. As researchers, we use citizen science to better understand lived realities and to co-produce knowledge that reflects everyday experiences within communities. More information to come!

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Join us on this journey! We look forward to sharing updates and insights from our research with you soon.