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flag New Zealand passes new emergency law to boost preparedness for extreme weather, strengthening local and iwi roles and infrastructure protection.

flag New Zealand has introduced a new Emergency Management Bill to replace its 2002 law, aiming to improve responses to emergencies like the 2023 North Island storms. flag The bill strengthens local and iwi involvement in planning, clarifies roles across government levels, enhances infrastructure protection, grants agencies necessary powers, and includes animal welfare measures. flag It establishes a higher national standard for emergency management amid rising extreme weather events.

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