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Cyclone taskforce will tackle managed retreat – Expert Reaction

Cyclone taskforce will tackle managed retreat – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 02 March 202303 March 2023

The Cyclone Gabrielle Recovery Taskforce will cover issues to do with managed retreat, including who pays for it – as […]

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A most unusual atmospheric river – Expert Reaction

A most unusual atmospheric river – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 August 202219 August 2022

A long-lived atmospheric river is landing on New Zealand shores today, which NIWA says could lead to “well over a […]

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West Auckland hit by “incredible” rainfall – Expert Reaction

West Auckland hit by “incredible” rainfall – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 31 August 202102 September 2021

Parts of Auckland – especially in the west – have had an “incredible” amount of rain in overnight thunderstorms, according to NIWA. Fifty homes have been […]

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Canterbury flooded during ‘code red’ storm – Expert Reaction

Canterbury flooded during ‘code red’ storm – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 June 2021

The Canterbury region is being hit hard by heavy rain and rising floodwaters. Canterbury Civil Defence has warned of further […]

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