Fix the Potholes Before the Rain | Auckland News

Climate change prep is way behind — and the government’s still paying for damage instead of preventing it. A new report blasts the lack of upfront investment, calling for clear funding plans shared between national, local, and business levels. Local leaders say they’re drowning alone, with 60% of disaster recovery funds already allocated — but zero for prevention. Since 2010, $64 billion has been spent on natural disasters, yet just 3% went toward resilience. Plus, Māori communities are vital to adaptation — their marae and environmental leadership must be supported, not sidelined, to build a stronger, more equitable, and resilient nation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c73f8aba258b6b37