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Govt to force councils to prepare high-risk communities for climate risks
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says ‘councils will be required by law to plan how high-risk communities will prepare for the impacts of climate change’ as Bill is introduced to Parliament
15th Jul 26, 4:43pm
by Mandy Te
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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says ‘councils will be required by law to plan how high-risk communities will prepare for the impacts of climate change’ as Bill is introduced to Parliament
Simon Watts, who is Auckland Minister and Minister for Local Government, speaks to an audience.
Government wants 'proportionate, evidence-based, value for money' decisions from councils on climate change
Officials to do stocktake of council practices as government raises concerns their climate-related decisions are relying on 'high-end emissions scenarios' that could impose 'unnecessary costs on ratepayers'
7th Jul 26, 9:57am
by Mandy Te
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Officials to do stocktake of council practices as government raises concerns their climate-related decisions are relying on 'high-end emissions scenarios' that could impose 'unnecessary costs on ratepayers'