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Moving towns: 4 stories of communities facing relocation show the complex realities of managed retreat

Stacy Vallis, Auckland University of Technology; Andrew Burgess, Auckland University of Technology; Ann Morrison, Auckland University of Technology; Imelda Piri, Auckland University of Technology, and Priscila Besen, Auckland University of Technology

From Australia to Sweden to New Zealand, these towns demonstrate how managed retreat in action is a fine balancing act between history, culture and community.
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More rooftop solar in cities would help solve NZ’s energy crisis – and build disaster resilience

Priscila Besen, Auckland University of Technology; Andrew Burgess, Auckland University of Technology; Ann Morrison, Auckland University of Technology; Imelda Piri, Auckland University of Technology, and Stacy Vallis, Auckland University of Technology

Just 14 of Auckland’s largest building rooftops add up to the same area as the biggest solar farm – but they could generate electricity where it’s most used to keep the lights on during disasters.

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