Ross Roberts
Auckland Council maps out landslide susceptibility
Landslides are among this country's costliest natural hazards. Auckland Council has completed a detailed region wide study to map landslide susceptibility, the first since 1997. Kathryn is joined by… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 14th July 2025
In today's episode, Forestry slash and silt is being blamed for extensive damage in Tasman, carving out a path of destruction in the Motueka Valley; The weather and damage haven't just been isolated… Audio
Large slip forces evacuations in Muriwai
The weather and damage haven't just been isolated to the Nelson/ Tasman area - with Geotechnical engineers assessing a large slip in Auckland's Muriwai. Auckland Council's Chief Engineer Ross Roberts… Audio
Shortage of geotech engineers hampers insurance payouts
A shortage of geotech engineers across the country is hampering efforts to address insurance claims from Auckland residents nine weeks on from Cyclone Gabrielle. Red stickered Muriwai residents want a… Audio
Muriwai slip-hit homeowners face months waiting on future
Auckland Council's head of engineering resilience says it could be six months' wait for homeowners on two roads affected by landslips at Muriwai, before they know if they can live in their properties… Audio
Engineers recommended cheap option for Birkenhead slip
Ross Roberts is a geotechnical and geological specialist at the Auckland Council. He talks about a 2015 engineers' report provided to Auckland Transport that recommended a cheap solution to monitor… Audio
