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How and where we build needs to change in the face of more extreme weather – the insurance industry can help

  • Written by Michael Naylor, Senior Lecturer in Economics, Massey University
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As New Zealand considers how to better prepare for a future affected by climate change, the insurance sector needs to be part the discussion on where and how we build our homes.

This involvement should include input into future building standards. Insurers should also play a key role in deciding which areas of New Zealand are removed...

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