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Trailblazing transgender lawmaker Georgina Beyer dies at 65

Georgina Beyer, a trailblazing New Zealand politician who in 1999 became the world’s first openly transgender member of Parliament, has died

The Independent UK

New Zealand opposition pledges big childcare spend-up

As New Zealand's political contest returns to normal after Cyclone Gabrielle, the opposition has pledged a major childcare spend.

AAP

New Zealand launches global cyclone appeal

New Zealand's prime minister has announced a one-off national lotto and global fundraising appeal to raise funds for the Cyclone Gabrielle rebuild.

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New Zealand launches global fundraiser for post-Cyclone Gabrielle reconstruction

An international fundraising appeal is being launched to help pay for the massive reconstruction work needed after Cyclone Gabrielle tore across the country's North Island earlier this month.

ABC News

New Zealand launches global fundraiser for post-cyclone reconstruction

New Zealand will launch an international fundraising appeal for the massive reconstruction work needed after Cyclone Gabrielle tore across the country's north earlier this month, forcing thousands of people into shelters and killing eleven.

Reuters

'Build back better' sounds great in theory, but does the government really know what it means in practice?

In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins promised to invest billions in disaster-hit communities to “build back better”. But building community and infrastructure resilience will take more than just cash.

The Conversation

Why National won't panic as it did in 2020

The focus for the party must be on developing its own post-Cyclone Gabrielle reconstruction and resilience plan that it can promote positively and with confidence, argues Peter Dunne

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Luxon's puzzling brain fade

Comment: Jacinda Ardern's shock resignation on January 19 completely obliterated a caucus reshuffle announced that morning by National leader Christopher Luxon, and obscured an astounding decision by the first-term leader

Newsroom.co.nz

The case for an NZ Reconstruction Authority

With a recent run of natural disasters, could a standalone reconstruction agency help NZ recovery and response efforts?

Newsroom.co.nz

New Zealand hikes interest rates to 4.75 per cent as country reels from former cyclone Gabrielle

Food drops to isolated communities in New Zealand continue, as authorities work to urgently repair hundreds of kilometres of roads damaged by former cyclone Gabrielle.

ABC News

NZ Prime Minister Hipkins reiterates condemnation of Ukraine war in first call with NATO

New Zealand's Prime Minister Chris Hipkins reiterated the country's condemnation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in a call with North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Secretary Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Prime Minister said late on Tuesday.

Reuters

Govt to announce forestry slash investigation this week

The Government will this week announce next steps in dealing with forestry slash after it contributed so extensively to the damage on the East Coast during Cyclone Gabrielle

Newsroom.co.nz

Heavy rains forecast for cyclone-hit areas of New Zealand

Parts of cyclone-stricken New Zealand could see heavy rains from Thursday as relief and recovery efforts continue and tens of thousands remain without power after Cyclone Gabrielle tore across the country's North Island last week.

Reuters

New Zealand needs to rebuild for weather resilience, PM says

New Zealand's prime minister says the country needs to rebuild with more resilient infrastructure to cope with more frequent and intense weather events

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Hipkins 'out of touch' on security risks in flood zone

Hawkes Bay locals challenge the PM to come and see the evidence for their crime fears for himself

AAP

Cyclone Gabrielle will force buy-outs: NZ PM Hipkins

Cyclone Gabrielle's damage will lead to some New Zealanders facing compulsory buy-outs, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says, but it is too early to say where.

Newsroom.co.nz

Hipkins taking his lead from Queensland flooding disaster

The Government is taking its Cyclone Gabrielle recovery cue from Queensland rather than Christchurch, in an attempt to avoid repeating past mistakes, writes @jo_moir

Al Jazeera

Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand extends state of emergency

New Zealand announces relief package worth $186m, says cost of storm could rise above $8bn.

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Former tropical cyclone Gabrielle death toll could rise in New Zealand as cabinet meets to discuss recovery plan

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says the recovery will come with a big price tag, and the government will have to refocus and reprioritise.

The Independent UK

Thousands go missing in a week after ‘once-in-a-century’ disaster strikes New Zealand

‘The true extent of the devastation and loss becomes clearer with every passing day’

Evening Standard

New Zealand’s cyclone death toll rises to 11 as thousands remain missing

Cyclone Gabrielle struck the country’s north on Monday, bringing widespread flooding, landslides and power cuts

Al Jazeera

Thousands missing a week after Cyclone Gabrielle hits New Zealand

‘Steep mountain ahead,’ prime minister says as 11 deaths confirmed so far after storm sweeps north and east of country.

Reuters

New Zealand's cyclone death toll at 11, thousands still missing

The death toll from Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand climbed to 11 on Sunday as thousands of people remained missing a week after the storm struck the country's North Island.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand: search for the missing as Cyclone Gabrielle death toll climbs to nine

Grave fears held for about 10 people while almost 5,000 listed as out of contact as military helps deliver aid to affected communities

ABC News

New Zealanders are taught to prepare for disaster. Ex-Cyclone Gabrielle is an enormous test

Vulnerable New Zealand communities are taught to prepare for natural disasters, but national messaging says you may need to survive three days without assistance. The situation for cut-off communities may now be urgent.

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