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flag New Zealand warns councils to plan ahead for cemetery space as many areas face less than five years of burial capacity left.

flag The New Zealand Cemeteries and Crematoria Collective is urging incoming local councils to plan ahead for cemetery space, warning that many areas, including Auckland, are near or at capacity with some having less than five years of burial space left. flag The group stresses the need to secure land when only 10 years of capacity remain and plan for at least 50 years of future use, emphasizing cemeteries’ role as green spaces and historical assets. flag It criticizes councils for excluding cemeteries from urban growth plans focused on housing and for making major decisions without public input. flag The NZCCC calls on new leaders to prioritize respectful, sustainable planning to ensure access to burial options amid broader challenges like housing shortages and rising costs.

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