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Councils Mandated to Plan for Climate Crisis | Auckland News
A new law is forcing local councils to legally prepare 30-year climate resilience plans, tackling rising flood risks and coastal erosion as extreme weather intensifies. With hundreds of thousands already exposed to flooding and infrastructure costs soaring, the move aims to shift from reactive cleanup to proactive prevention — but funding remains a major hurdle. Insurers warn of skyrocketing premiums or withdrawal from high-risk zones, while councils must balance realistic planning with affordability. The government hasn’t yet committed to funding, sparking debate, and plans will be reviewed…
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