New Zealand's emergency management system deemed inadequate, non-existent or insufficient during North Island storms inquiry.
New Zealand's emergency management system has been deemed inadequate and not fit for purpose by a government inquiry into the country's response to the North Island storms last year. The inquiry found significant gaps, with public warnings and communication non-existent or insufficient, and the capability and capacity of civil defence staff and infrastructure overestimated or lacking. The report calls for a new emergency management bill and system improvements, including investing in resilient infrastructure and involving iwi Māori, businesses, and locals in disaster planning.
April 22, 2024
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