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flag New Zealand's climate policy faces criticism for potentially leaving high-risk areas unsupported post-2045.

flag New Zealand's draft climate adaptation policy faces criticism for focusing too narrowly on financial impacts, potentially leaving high-risk areas unsupported after disasters. flag The Independent Reference Group suggests the government stop buying out properties after 2045, a move seen as morally questionable and likely to exacerbate social inequalities. flag Experts argue this could lead to "climate redlining," where those unable to move are left to bear the costs of extreme weather events, raising concerns about systemic risks to health, housing, and local economies. flag The policy's impact on Māori communities is also a concern due to their ancestral ties to flood-prone areas.

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