Podcast #54: Managed retreat: saving the town of Kumeu

LISTEN: Auckland Council has told residents of Kumeu-Huapai their town can’t be protected from future weather disasters. So what are the options and who is going to pay if Kumeu has to move?

Simon Shepherd Tue, 29 Apr 2025

In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: As the Government considers climate adaptation laws, the town of Kumeu-Huapai in rural Auckland has been told it can’t be protected. Too costly, says the council. Locals have a plan to migrate the town centre to higher ground, but who is going to pay for it?

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