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The review of the Auckland Council\'s flood response makes for some uncomfortable reading.

It says there was a system failure, communications failures and a lack of visible leadership.

It gives 17 recommendations like a separate review of Auckland Emergency Management\'s prevention, a better IT communications system and better outreach to community groups.

Maungakiekie-T\\u0101maki ward councillor Josephine Bartley told Tim Dower there were key communications issues.

She says when addressing those, you need to start at the top with figures like the Mayor and council CEO.

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