Coastal Erosion
Whitianga community rallies to save historic boating club
It's not often you get a win against the weather, but the Whitianga community has one.
Residents managed to group together to save the historic Mercury Bay Boating Club building after coastal… Audio
Record annual insurance payout for extreme weather claims
2021's extreme weather events have cost insurers and policy holders a record $304.9m so far this year. From May's flooding in Canterbury to a tornado in Auckland in June, flooding in July and August… Audio
Managed retreat possible to protect Dunedin's coastline
Managed retreat is on the table for Dunedin's iconic southern coastline, which is being eroded by climate-related sea level rise. Dunedin City Council's recently released Whakahekerau-Rakiatea Rautaki… Audio, Gallery
Digital tool to measure Christchurch residents' vulnerability to sea level rise
Christchurch and Banks Peninsula residents can go on line from Friday to find out how vulnerable their properties are to coastal erosion. It's part of Christchurch City Council's efforts to engage… Audio
Who's insuring coastal NZ and will they continue?
Canterbury University Lecturer of Civil Systems Engineering Tom Logan speaks to Jesse about the issues for those living in coastal properties in light of the growing threat of climate change. Audio
Climate impact: How will the new government deal with managed retreat?
Today Kathryn looks the issue of what to do with communities threatened by coastal erosion. A recent RMA review panel recommended legislation to deal with the managed retreat from areas affected by… Audio
The hidden kāinga of Te Kauwae-a-Māui
An exciting and rare conservation project is underway in Hawke's Bay where an important archeological site is under threat from coastal erosion. Audio
Threat to surf life saving clubs: action 20 years too late
Severe weather events and coastal erosion mean some New Zealand surf life saving clubs are beating a hasty retreat. Paekakariki Surf Life Saving Club on the Kapiti Coast north of Wellington is set to… Audio
Saving our coasts from climate change means not building pointless and expensive seawalls
Guyon Espiner talks with a panel of University of Otago experts: Associate Professor Janet Stephenson, Dr Ben France-Hudson. Dr Caroline Orchiston and Professor Lisa Ellis. Audio
Ocean erosion of beachfront properties
Residents in Wainui in Gisborne have lost chunks of their properties to big swells and king tides. Audio
Life on the edge
Local councils want a nationwide strategy to deal with the risk of coastal erosion and the funding to make it possible. Audio
Govt coastal erosion efforts 'too little, too late'
It's too little, too late from the government on rising sea levels, an expert says after a leaked report, and councils are having to bear the brunt.
Environment commissioner tells Govt to act faster, act now
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says the Government is not doing enough to fight the issues arising from coastal erosion. Jan Wright says it's time for action, not talk, and now. Video, Audio
Government urged to work closer with councils on climate change
Peter Bevan, from Hawke's Bay Regional Council, says the Government needs to be more proactive in helping communities in New Zealand that are being threatened by climate change. Video, Audio
Waves lap at Hawke's Bay homes after coastline disappears
Two metres of coastline at Haumoana beach has washed away in a week and residents say the Hawke's Bay District and Regional Councils have failed to provide protection. Video, Audio
Kaikoura quake's unexpected benefit - erosion protection
The massive Kaikoura earthquake may have saved the town from having to spend millions of dollars protecting itself from coastal erosion. Audio
Author says disconnect on climate change
The author of a new report on climate change says Solomon Islanders forced to flee their homes because of rising sea levels have had zero help from the international community. Audio
Auckland Council considers climate change impact on coast
A study is under way into how Auckland's coast will be affected by climate change, Auckland's deputy mayor Penny Hulse says. Ms Hulse is leading a group of local government...
Sea levels rising?
Is the impact of storms on the New Zealand shoreline on the increase due to sea level rise as a result of global warming? Bryan Crump speaks to Dr. Richard Gorman, Coastal and Estuarine Physical… Audio
Retreat from coastal areas a possibility
Scientists say coastal parts of New Zealand are becoming more vulnerable to extreme weather events and retreating from some areas may end up being the only option. Audio