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New Flood Tool Aims to Safeguard Hawke’s Bay Residents

10/30/2025

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Sophie Siers, chair of Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, announced the National Flood Tool by Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ) to help understand climate change impacts.
The report states 84% of Hawke’s Bay’s population lives on major floodplains, prompting the council to invest in flood protection infrastructure.
The council collaborates with central government and local communities to boost flood resilience, using the flood hazard viewer to guide decisions across New Zealand.

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Sophie Siers, chair of Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, announced the National Flood Tool by Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ) to help understand climate change impacts.
The report states 84% of Hawke’s Bay’s population lives on major floodplains, prompting the council to invest in flood protection infrastructure.
The council collaborates with central government and local communities to boost flood resilience, using the flood hazard viewer to guide decisions across New Zealand.