Monday's pick 'o the links: How to make Auckland 'spongier'

TLDR: Here’s the key news links and useful longer reads I’ve spotted since 4 am this morning, including:

• calls for a more ‘spongey’ urban infrastructure after Auckland’s floods;

• demands for an inquiry into Auckland Council’s communications failure;

• the latest on Chris Hipkins’ plans for Three Waters;

• inside the PR trainwreck that is Wayne Brown; and,

• some spookies, profundities and fun things.

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