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A “radical” idea about handling managed retreat in the face of climate change has come under fire from Western Bay of Plenty councillors. A late addition to...
The proposal suggests converting freehold properties in areas that may become unliveable in the future into long-term leasehold properties.
The proposal suggests converting freehold properties in areas that may become unliveable in the future into long-term leasehold properties.
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The vote was 9-3, with one councillor calling the decision ‘totally wrong'.
Applause then waiata rang out from the packed public gallery as the councillors voted nine to three in favour of Māori wards.