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Building after the flood

By Alex Cartwright, Kathryn Stokes 1 June 2023, Build 196, Feature article

Aotearoa New Zealand is facing the same problems as other countries as climate-change floods wreak havoc. One piece of good news – we can learn from actions taken by places such as the uk, the us and Australia and consider the strategies they have developed.

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Can the UK help us manage our worst disaster risks?

By Nick Helm 1 June 2023, Build 196, Feature article

When asked about our worst natural disasters, many New Zealanders think of earthquakes. But after the recent events in Auckland and Hawke’s Bay, the greatest disaster risk we have to manage may be quite different, prompting the question should we look elsewhere for some answers?

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Climate change is here – ready or not

By David Hindley 1 June 2023, Build 196, Feature article

With science telling us that climate change is already contributing to record floods, extreme high temperatures, droughts and rising seas, the next few years will require significant action from both the government and the construction industry.

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National flood risk management in the UK and Wales

By Rob Deakin 1 June 2023, Build 196, Feature article

As several articles in this climate change feature note, Aotearoa New Zealand has a wealth of knowledge it can use and adapt from other countries for dealing with the floods and inundations that are occurring. In particular, the uk’s long-established strategy to manage the risk of flood and coastal risk is data-heavy, is backed by the national insurance industry and shows where money should be spent to reduce risk.

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Nature-based solutions for our changing cities

By Stu Farrant 1 June 2023, Build 196, Feature article

At a time when Aotearoa New Zealand’s freshwater is under increasing threat from urbanisation and our communities are having to adapt to the changing climate, we must renew our ability to have a positive relationship with nature and to support well-functioning urban environments.

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