The scale and frequency of climate-related events that damage or destroy the natural and built environment will increase as a result of climate change.

Other natural hazards that are not climate-dependent may be equally or more devastating, including from floods, earthquakes, tsunami, liquefaction, land slippage, volcanic eruption, human pandemic and invasive animal or plant pests.

By identifying and assessing the features of those risks facing communities, the communities can consider how they can respond and therefore whether or not it is a risk that can be tolerated.



Your voice is important and you can help shape the outcome for all Hawke’s Bay locals by putting your views before the council. I will listen to your ideas and help shape policies, proposals and plans on your behalf. Let’s make a difference together, feel free to contact me today, I’d love to hear your thoughts – Neil Kirton, click here.