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  • 1999 Queenstown Floods (PDF 1.41 MB)

    Published by New Zealand Planning Institute - March 2005

    This article provides an overview of the flood risk management and mitigation strategies implemented by the Queenstown Lakes District Council in response to the region's 1999 floods.

  • Assessment of the impacts of sea level rise on floodplain management planning for the Avon river (PDF 857 KB)

    Published by Ministry for the Environment - December 2003

    Looks at the impact of climate change on risk management planning in the Avon catchment & associated coastal areas, focusing on an economic analysis of likely damages, & response options available.

  • Climate Change: Likely Impacts on New Zealand Agriculture (PDF 490 KB)

    Published by Ministry for the Environment - September 2001

    This report discusses the possible effects climate change may have on New Zealand agriculture due to changes in climate variability and climate extremes.

  • Climate Change: Potential Effects on Human Health in New Zealand (PDF 420 KB)

    Published by Ministry for the Environment - September 2001

    A discussion of possible direct and indirect effects of climate change on human health, the types of responses needed, and areas for future research.

  • Coastal hazards and climate change: A guidance manual for local government in New Zealand

    Published May 2004

    Provides information on the effects of climate change on coastal hazards, with a decision-making framework to assess the associated risks, and guidance on appropriate response options.

  • Coromandel Beaches: Coastal Hazards and Development Setback Recommendations

    Published by Environment Waikato - May 2002

    A summary of the findings of a study by Environment Waikato using recent information on coastal erosion and flooding hazards to revise setback positions for development on Coromandel beaches.

  • Guidelines for Reducing Flood Losses

    Published by International Strategy for Disaster Reduction - March 2004

    This publication aims at providing decision-makers with a range of options to consider for reducing losses associated with flooding.

  • Hang Ups in Flood Hazard Planning (Part 2) (PDF 373.35 KB)

    Published by New Zealand Planning Institute - December 2005

    Part Two of this two part paper summarises five factors that impede good flood hazard planning. See Part One, Planning Quarterly, September 2005.

  • Hang-Ups in Flood Hazard Planning (Part I) (PDF 0.64 MB)

    Published by New Zealand Planning Institute - May 2005

    Discusses how planning decisions are resulting in greater flood hazards rather than an increased severity in floods, looking at factors that impede good flood hazard planning.

  • Hutt River Floodplain Management Plan 2001 (PDF 8.8MB)

    Published by Greater Wellington - October 2001

    Provides detailed information in design considerations and level of protection, taking into account climate change, & addressing responses required at regional & territorial local authority levels.

  • Lessons from Mother Nature (PDF 491.89 KB)

    Published by New Zealand Planning Institute - September 2005

    Outlines what was learnt from the Manawatu floods of February 2004, discussing the outcomes of the review process & the changes Horizons Regional Council have made to prepare for future flood events.

  • Managed Flooding? (PDF 0.90 MB)

    Published by New Zealand Planning Institute - December 2003

    This article describes Integrated Catchment Management in the Coromandel context and illustrates how this is needed to avoid future flooding and pollution in this area.

  • Preparing for climate change: Workshop on adaptation practices in developed countries

    Published October 2004

    The workshop was a companion to the International Workshop on climate change adaptation practices & strategies in developed countries.

  • The Waikato Weather Bomb: Understanding the impact

    Published by Ministry for the Environment - March 2004

    A survey and evaluation of the economic impact, social perceptions and preparedness relating to a heavy rainfall and flooding event that occurred on the Coromandel Peninsula in June 2002.

  • Waters of Aotearoa - Alive or Dead? (PDF 1.17 MB)

    Published by New Zealand Planning Institute - June 2004

    Highlights the detrimental effects human settlements have on NZ inland water & water catchment areas.

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