Articles tagged with Government Inquiry
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Tauranga Landslide Inquiry Report Delayed to February 2027 for Thorough Review
09 Sep 2026 | 3 hours ago | 26 viewsThe Government Inquiry into the fatal landslides in Tauranga, which claimed eight lives in January 2026, will now report back in February 2027 following an extension request by the Inquiry Chair, Sir Mark O’Regan. The Inquiry aims to determine how the landslides occurred, assess agency responses, and identify lessons to prevent future tragedies, while incorporating findings from the Davison Review delivered in August 2026. Minister Brooke van Velden emphasized the need for a comprehensive report despite the delay, acknowledging the affected families’ and communities’ desire for timely answers.
Tags: Brooke van Velden Sir Mark O’Regan Tauranga Mauao Mount Maunganui Pāpāmoa Davison Review Government Inquiry Minister of Internal Affairs Tauranga City CouncilNew Zealand Strengthens Emergency Management System for Major Emergencies: Investment Roadmap Unveiled
26 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2548 viewsThe Government has agreed in principle to an investment and implementation roadmap to strengthen New Zealand’s emergency management system so it can manage major to severe emergencies, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell announced today. “This roadmap is part of our response to the Government Inquiry into the North Island Severe Weather Events and complements the work underway to develop a new Emergency Management Bill,” says Mr Mitchell. “New Zealand is facing more frequent and severe weather events, and we need to ensure our emergency management system is fit for purpose to manage significant, widespread emergencies like Cyclone Gabrielle.
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