Time to start planning for managed retreat: EDS

Time to start planning for managed retreat: EDS

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A home flooded up to its roof in Rissington, Hawke’s Bay. Photo: RNZ/Adam Hedley

“We live in a climate changing world. Weather-related disasters are becoming increasingly commonplace.” As far as opening lines goes it not the most gripping or urgent one ever written.

But in the wake of what’s shaping up to be the most expensive and disruptive storm in the country’s history, the introduction to the Environmental Defence Society’s Principles and Funding for Managed Retreatreleased on Monday, couldn’t have been more timely or relevant.

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