An independent review highlights the need to recognise marae as “vital providers of community intelligence and services,” and recommends formalising iwi/Māori involvement in […]
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Auckland Anniversary Floods: One year on – Expert Q&A
This weekend marks a year since the floods, landslides, and evacuations caused by a record-breaking and fatal deluge across the upper North Island. […]
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Govt and councils buying out flood affected properties – Expert Reaction
The government is working with councils to offer a voluntary buyout of around 700 flood and cyclone affected homes, as well as […]
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Cyclone Gabrielle slash and land-use inquiry – Expert Reaction
A report has been presented to the government around the devastation caused by tonnes of forestry slash and silt during Cyclone […]
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Rural healthcare and climate change – Expert Reaction
Vulnerabilities in rural healthcare services were exposed when Cyclone Gabrielle tore through the North Island last month. In the aftermath […]
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Tonnes of sediment moved by floodwaters – Expert Reaction
Homes, crops, and more in have been buried under fine sediment after Cyclone Gabrielle smashed through Esk Valley and other […]
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Disaster fatigue as more rain forecast for cyclone-hit areas – Expert Reaction
Metservice says there is a possibility of heavy rain in some of the cyclone-impacted areas over the rest of the week, and further […]
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Building back better after Cyclone Gabrielle – Expert Reaction
Cyclone Gabrielle has washed out utilities, swamped roads, and claimed at least six bridges across the east coast and Hawke’s Bay. With […]
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Forestry slash to be reviewed after repeated flood destruction – Expert Reaction
Cyclone Gabrielle washed out woody debris on the east coast, which has piled up against bridges and across roads. The […]
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How to get the most out of limited reception – Expert Reaction
Thousands remain without power, cellphone connection, or internet after the destruction of Cyclone Gabrielle. Transpower has warned that people should be prepared to be without […]
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