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What is govt role in helping people retreat from flood-prone land?

James Shaw not yet sure how it can help communities adapt to climate change.

Brent Edwards Wed, 21 Jul 2021

Local Government New Zealand is urging the government to act with more urgency to protect towns and cities from worsening flood events.

Its spokesperson said while the government had been focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, it had done nothing to help communities to adapt to the impact

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Brent Edwards Wed, 21 Jul 2021
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