Ways councils can cool New Zealand cities as temperatures rise

RNZ1NewsMonday 30 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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University of Auckland Senior Lecturer Timothy Welch suggests practical, science-backed steps councils can take to mitigate rising urban temperatures. These measures aim to keep New Zealanders cooler during increasingly hot summer months driven by climate change.

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First reported by RNZ, Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8:53pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 9 hours
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