An advocacy group for those worst hit during Auckland deadly Anniversary floods this time a year ago - wants changes to where houses are built

In the intervening year, 14-hundred new home consents have been granted in flood plains.

West Auckland Is Flooding says we can't keep building in the same places - and expect different results.

Spokesperson Lyall Carter says alongside avoiding flood plains, we need to take action to mitigate against future floods.

He says we need to look to cities like Singapore, which can act like a sponge.