February 17th, 2026

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The report also states that wastewater service providers reported over 4,200 overflows caused by wet weather events or blockages and failures during dry weather in the 12 months from July 2020 to June 2021.
Ministry of Environment
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Freshwater crisis looms in New Zealand, Our Freshwater 2023 report reveals

Our Freshwater 2023 report, published on Wednesday by Stats NZ and the Ministry of Environment, unveils concerning data on the state of New...

According to the report, a sea-level rise of 30cm (anticipated to occur between 2045 and 2070) could expose an additional $6 billion worth of buildings to at least a 1% chance of coastal flooding each year, compared to the $12.5 billion at the current sea level.
Ministry of Environment
2 years ago

Physical climate risks set to surge, putting billions in assets and infrastructure at risk: Report

A joint report by the Treasury and Ministry for Environment -- Climate Economic and Fiscal Assessment 2023 -- cautions that New Zealand...

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) projects that by 2040, mean temperatures in New Zealand will be 0.7°C to 1.0°C higher than they were between 1986 and 2005, with the intensity of extreme rainfall events expected to increase by 5% to 7%. By 2050, sea levels are predicted to rise by 23cm to 28cm.
Ministry of Environment
2 years ago

New Zealand faces mounting climate crisis as evidence of environmental and economic impacts emerges

New Zealand is grappling with the harsh reality of climate change as a new report highlights the escalating environmental and economic consequences the country...

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