Wairoa Mayor urges localized emergency management reforms in NZ, citing lack of progress since Cyclone Gabrielle.

Wairoa Mayor Craig Little is urging immediate reforms in New Zealand's emergency management, advocating for localized systems over reliance on large organizations. Despite confidence in Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell's action plan, frustration persists in Hawke's Bay, where residents feel no progress has been made since Cyclone Gabrielle. The Hawke's Bay Regional Council's Whirinaki resilience project aims to enhance flood preparedness, while the Labour Party pushes for legislative changes to improve disaster readiness.

October 13, 2024
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