As of Monday afternoon, almost 400 Auckland properties have been red or yellow stickered.
Senior associate at law firm Tompkins Wake, Morgan Brady tells Kathryn Ryan home owners should take a lot of photos and not to attempt any repairs until they've spoken to their insurer.
A yellow stickered Māngere house stating residents are only allowed short term entry to the building which has been damaged. Photo: RNZ / Jonty Dine
