Jonathon Boston: Government should ensure people live in areas safe from disaster
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · Newstalk ZB
July 10, 20255m 31s
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Show Notes
There's arguments against a recommendation the Government abandons property buy-outs.
An independent panel has prepared a proposal for flood adaptation to the Environment Ministry.
It says homeowners should be responsible for deciding to live in high-risk areas - and shouldn't expect the Government to stump up for weather-damaged homes.
Victoria University emeritus professor Jonathan Boston says he disagrees.
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flood riskenivronment ministry