No 'peace of mind' until managed retreat from vulnerable areas - iwi leader
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New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister says local communities must decide whether to relocate from areas vulnerable to climate change. A local iwi leader agrees, stating that a 'whole of community approach' is needed to create 'peace of mind' and make hard decisions about managed retreat.
New Zealand faces repeated extreme weather events. Cyclone Vaianu recently hit the North Island, causing flooding and damage. The government says it's up to local communities to decide whether to relocate from vulnerable areas. A local iwi leader says they've been discussing managed retreat since March 2023. Two marae have been relocated to higher ground. The leader says they'll never have 'peace of mind' until they've implemented managed retreat. The government will provide national flood maps and adaptation frameworks, but communities must make their own decisions.
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