Expert criticises recommendation to phase out government flood buy-outs

Otago Daily TimesNZ HeraldThursday 10 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A climate policy expert has described a proposal to end government assistance for property buy-outs as "morally bankrupt". The recommendation came from an independent reference group established by the Ministry for the Environment to assist with climate adaptation legislation.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Thu 10 Jul 2025, 7:50am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Outcry over 'morally bankrupt' call to end government flood buyouts (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    New Zealand climate report: Home owners face risks as buy-outs phase out, expert warns (opens in new tab)