Lyall Carter on finding solutions for flood-prone homes

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Westpac has announced it may place limits on lending for some house-hunters if a property faces risks like flooding and erosion. Lyall Carter has lived in West Auckland's Muriwai…

Westpac has announced it may place limits on lending for some house-hunters if a property faces risks like flooding and erosion. Lyall Carter has lived in West Auckland's Muriwai for just over two years. Before that, he was further inland in Ranui, until the Auckland Anniversary Floods led to the council buying out his property. While his former home was in good condition, a lack of escape routes meant it was deemed too risky in a future storm. As part of the resident group West Auckland is Flooding, he's been pushing for sustainable solutions for homeowners in an ever-changing climate. Lyall Carter spoke to John Campbell.

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