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Insurance claims reveal Qld's storm damage hotspots

A study of almost 10,000 weather-related home insurance claims across Queensland has revealed the areas worst hit by rain, hail and floods.

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Travel chaos, school closures, flooding and thousands without power as 100mph Storm Ciarán batters UK

Communities are reeling after major storm wreaked havoc

Evening Standard

‘Shocking silence’ over climate crisis in New Zealand election campaign draws criticism

Meaningful debate over climate emergency lacking ahead of October vote amid fresh warnings of more extreme weather events

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Cyclone Tracy caused $200m of damage. A repeat now would cost $7.4bn, Australian insurers say

The estimate exceeds $6bn paid out by insurers for Australia’s costliest disaster, the 2022 NSW and Queensland floods

The Guardian - AU

A way forward for managed retreat

Though a government report on managed retreat won’t directly help those affected by this year’s extreme-weather events, at least some principles are being developed for a future national response, writes Chris Nicoll

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After a summer of cyclones, are we ready for a summer of wildfires?

Scenes of mass destruction in Greece and Hawaii have shown us just how serious wildfires are.

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Enhancing long-term resilience under deep uncertainty

Taking a proactive, holistic and long-term approach to disaster risk reduction can help to ensure our communities are as resilient and prepared as possible for the climate challenges ahead, writes Cushla Loomb, Business Director for Climate Risk and Adaptation at Beca

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Creating ‘sponge cities’ to cope with more rainfall needn't cost billions – but NZ has to start now

Tune into news from about any part of the planet, and there will likely be a headline about extreme weather. While these stories will be specific to the location, they all tend to include the amplifying effects of climate change.

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Auckland flood recovery could cost $4 billion

The costs are mounting on the long list of jobs Auckland Council needs to do to rebuild, recover and future-proof following this year's severe weather events..

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Protecting Auckland may require unpopular changes

Auckland Council is looking at changes to the unitary plan to reduce the impact of future weather events

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New Zealand falls into recession, as impact of cyclones takes toll

As the economy shrinks by 0.1% in the March quarter, officials say the impacts of cyclones Hale and Gabrielle worsened the economic outlook

The Guardian - AU

No fast answers for cyclone-affected properties

Some certainty has arrived for those impacted by severe weather events earlier this year but the bulk of the detail for a buyout scheme affecting at least 700 homes is a work in progress, writes political editor Jo Moir.

Newsroom.co.nz

New Zealand boosts budget funding for climate resilience in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle

Finance minister Grant Robertson says initial phase will fund cyclone recovery before improving infrastructure to withstand climate extremes

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand pledges $720 million for cyclone and flood recovery

The New Zealand government said on Sunday it was allocating NZ$1.1 billion ($720 million) to help communities recover from a cyclone and floods that lashed the country this year.

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Auckland declares state of emergency amid flooding as student goes missing in cave

Student on school trip to caves reported missing after flooding

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State of emergency declared in Auckland but worst of rain over

The worst weather appears to be over for Auckland, but the city remains under a local state of emergency after a day of torrential rain.

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Indigenous leaders ask for relief

The Māori say New Zealand must center Indigenous peoples in climate disaster plans

Reuters

New Zealand committed to cutting spending, PM Hipkins says

The New Zealand government is committed to reducing spending even though severe weather events earlier this year caused asset damage of roughly NZ$9 billion ($5.51 billion) to NZ$14.5 billion, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday.

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New Zealand records HUGE 7.3-scale earthquake as residents told to 'move immediately'

New Zealand authorities were investigating whether a tsunami warning should be issued, after a giant 7.3-magnitude earthquake landed about 620 miles north-east of Auckland

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How we plan for New Zealand's next big disaster

We're a country prone to natural disasters - but are some areas better prepared than others?

Reuters

Western Australia assesses Cyclone Ilsa's 'path of destruction'

Emergency authorities in Western Australia were assessing damage on Saturday from a tropical cyclone that hit the state's northwest, sparing heavily populated areas but affecting several remote communities.

The Conversation

Cyclone Ilsa: how disasters, the housing crisis and underinsurance can conspire to worsen inequality

Most communities along the northwest coast of Western Australia appear to have dodged a bullet after Cyclone Ilsa made landfall overnight. While some structures, such as the Pardoo Roadhouse, were damaged, the destruction was less than we feared.

Daily Mirror

Cyclone Ilsa: Western Australia braces for most powerful storm in 12 years to batter coast

Cyclone Isla is sweeping across the Indian Ocean with wind speeds of almost 200 mph and is expected to continue its destructive level as it hits Australia's west coast

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Auckland wins 12-month housing density reprieve

Auckland's extreme summer of weather has pushed out the plan to allow multi-storey housing metro-wide, and could inspire new approaches to handling stormwater.

The New Daily

North-west battens down as Cyclone Ilsa gathers strength

Worksites and communities are being evacuated as Tropical Cyclone Ilsa builds in intensity and moves towards the Western Australian coast.

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