Only 3% of spending on natural hazards focuses on reducing risk, allowing governments to shift liability but leaving communities unprepared.
- Lecturer in Climate Change, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
When trust in institutions is weak, emergency warnings can become entangled with narratives about government competency and bureaucratic overreach.
Proposed changes to New Zealand’s landmark climate law amount to a “soft renege” on the Paris Agreement, with potentially significant consequences for the economy.
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