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Fix the Potholes Before the Rain | Auckland News
Climate change prep is way behind — and the government’s still paying for damage instead of preventing it. A new report blasts the lack of upfront investment, calling for clear funding plans shared between national, local, and business levels. Local leaders say they’re drowning alone, with 60% of disaster recovery funds already allocated — but zero for prevention. Since 2010, $64 billion has been spent on natural disasters, yet just 3% went toward resilience. Plus, Māori communities are vital to adaptation — their marae and environmental leadership must be supported, not sidelined, to build a…
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