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  • 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.

  • Hawke's Bay Coastal Hazard Assessment Report

    Published by Hawke's Bay Regional Council - February 2004

    An assessment of coastal hazard risks along the Region’s coastal margins, with recommended coastal hazard zones.

  • Local Government Adaptation to Climate Change: Environment Bay of Plenty and Coastal Hazards:

    Published by Ministry for the Environment - December 2003

    A case study to identify the issues, barriers and solutions associated with developing and implementing coastal hazard policy.

  • NZCPS Coastal Hazard Policies (PDF 0.73 MB)

    Published by New Zealand Planning Institute - March 2004

    A critique of the NZ Coastal Policy Statement Local Authority coastal hazard approach to early hazard management, and discussion of future considerations with regard to the impacts of climate change.

  • Planning for Climate Change Effects on Coastal Margins

    Published by Ministry for the Environment - September 2001

    This report aims to assist resource managers and planners to understand the impacts of sea level rise, and to provide guidance on the development of mitigation strategies for coastal communities.

  • Planning on Rising Sea Levels (PDF 436.07 KB)

    Published by New Zealand Planning Institute - January 2002

    The article discusses the urgent need to start planning for the effects of climate change in terms of housing and infrastructure such as roads and carparks.

  • 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.

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