The Waitaria Bay jetty, in Kenepuru, was closed due to safety concerns as it had “deteriorated significantly” since its last inspection in mid-2023. It was damaged in the August 2022 storm after a ...

Accepting change in the aftermath of natural disasters is hard. But long-term survival may require embracing managed retreat rather than repeated rebuilds.

“KiwiSaver managers provide letters of entitlement for first home withdrawals and members need to be able to rely on these. At the very least, these need to have a disclaimer or proviso for the ...