Auklander: The entire cricket wicket and park at Little Shoal Bay in Northcote went underwater during a king tide, combined with rain, in January 2011. Those Auckland seaside properties might have a great view, but with storm surge flooding occurring more frequently when there are king tides, there can be a downside. A king tide is a high tide that occurs several times a year, and can result in usually dry land being flooded. Around 65 per cent of New Zealanders live within 5km of the sea,with 12 of...
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