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"As New Zealanders clean up after ex-Cyclone Tam which left thousands without
power and communities once again facing flooding, it’s tempting to seek
immediate solutions.
However, after the cleanup and initial recovery, careful planning is essential.
Research shows that following disasters, communities often demand visible
action that appears decisive. Yet, these reactions can create more problems
than they solve.
When high-impact weather events drive long-term policy decisions, we risk
implementing changes that seem protective but actually increase the risk of
future disasters or misallocate limited resources.
What New Zealand needs isn’t knee-jerk actions but thoughtful planning that
prepares communities before the next storms strike. Risk assessments paired
with adaptive planning offer a path forward to build resilience step by step."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
