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flag Poor soil practices in Auckland's construction threaten stormwater management and green spaces, risking long-term environmental resilience.

flag In Auckland, new developments are undermining stormwater management and green space sustainability due to compacted, degraded subsoil beneath construction, despite appearances of well-landscaped areas. flag Experts like Sue Ira warn that poor soil practices—such as shallow planting beds and decomposing bark mulch—limit water absorption and plant health, leading to drought vulnerability, weed invasion, or paving over. flag The issue stems from a lack of knowledge about subsoil needs, not intentional neglect, and recent floods have heightened calls for stronger policies ensuring long-term environmental resilience in urban development.

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