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The Guidelines are based on the findings of two prior surveys and provide a framework for jurisdictions around the world to consider as they work to effectively integrate future‑focused climate science into building codes and standards.
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New Zealand's Voluntary National Report for the Midterm Review of the Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (MTR SF).
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This document sets out Aotearoa New Zealand’s long-term strategy and first national adaptation plan.
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The study demonstrates a novel on-site damage assessment approach to develop an empirical flood damage database for New Zealand residential buildings, and analyses data to determine variables influencing direct physical damages of residential buildings.
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This is New Zealand’s first national adaptation plan. It’s a very important milestone in the journey of every New Zealander to resilience and adaptation. It sits alongside the emissions reduction plan
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By studying the experience and perceptions of communities affected by the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake in New Zealand, this paper aims to develop an assessment tool for measuring livelihood preparedness.
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A standardised inventory for New Zealand's stopbank (levee) network and its application for natural hazard exposure assessments

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