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It will tackle the thorny issue of managed retreat, when areas become inhabitable.
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Rehette Stoltz says council staff are working around the clock to address the fallout.
Hawke's Bay storm: SH2 reopens, heavy rain warning tonight
Waka Kotahi urges people to drive with care with further heavy rain expected overnight.
'Wizard of Oz ride': Tornado picks up house with family inside
Frenzied search for disabled girl on a respirator who was still inside the house.
Watch: Wreck of sunken fishing boat Enchanter shown in new footage
The footage was shot from a helicopter involved in the rescue.
Flooding chaos - huge thunder storm causes havoc; 4000 lightning strikes
Many parts of the North Island are bearing the brunt of thunderstorms and torrential rain.
Watch: Wild winds hit; warnings of heavy rain, tornados; motorists urged to check conditions
Forecasters expect to see dramatic weather in the top half of the North Island.
Rainmaker set to strike North Island: Warning of strong winds, downpours, thunderstorms
Heavy rain warnings and watches are in place for the upper North Island.
'Cone of uncertainty' for northern NZ as cyclone forms
Unlike Cyclone Dovi, this low-pressure zone has a more complicated journey.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Gisborne
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain.
More heavy rain on the way this week
Many in the North Island will be spending the public holiday indoors as rain is forecast.
'Great relief': Buller mayor says they've escaped the worst, Kiri Allan praises response
Parts of the Westland district recorded more than a metre of rain in three days.
West Coast floods: Stranded parents, kids in nappies rescued by chopper as floodwaters rise
A mother and two young children in nappies were helped off the helicopter.
'Heartbroken': Upset as Westport evacuates again; Worst rain still to come
Evacuations underway as mayor warns locals they could be away for up to three days.
Wild weather: Residents urged to prepare, pack getaway bag as heavy rain looms
Civil Defence emergency operation centres have opened in Westport and Hokitika.
Cyclone Cody warning: Huge waves, heavy rain and gales predicted
North Island's east coast was in the firing line but may escape the worst of the storm.
'Significant impacts', 8m waves possible as Cyclone Cody nears NZ
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'My final moments': Woman terrified after ceiling falls in during dinner
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The rain has landed: Torrential downpours hit North Island; warnings of outages in Auckland
More than 60 flights in and out of Wellington Airport today have been disrupted.
'Deadliest tornado' kills at least 70 in Kentucky
The tornado wreaked havoc for 365km and over 10 counties in Kentucky.
At least two dead as storms hit Arkansas nursing home, Illinois Amazon warehouse
Emergency services respond to "mass casualty incident" at Amazon distribution centre.
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Storm surge so strong wave monitor was washed away in Wellington
High winds drove waves as high as 6m yesterday, cancelling ferries and disrupting flights.
Warnings in place as spring storm bears down on South Island
Heavy rain, snow and gales are forecast for parts of central and southern NZ.
South Island red alert warning: Electricity cuts affecting thousands in Canterbury as strong winds hit
Winds could reach up to 160km/h in exposed parts bringing further damage.
50km/h speed limit across Auckland harbour bridge
The Wellington region is under a strong wind warning until at least 7pm today.
Storm havoc: Strong winds in South Island blow trucks off road
Two trucks have come off the road and roofing iron has been sent flying in strong winds.
'Remain vigilant': Strong winds, heavy rain, thunder and hail - power outages possible in Auckland
Following last week's heavy rain, new warning debris could damage Auckland power lines.