Researchers have outlined what some of the worst case scenario events for our biggest cities could look like.
For Wellington, the mega-quake is a well-known if ill-prepared-for risk - but for Auckland, an ex-tropical cyclone with heavy rainfall is becoming the most likely route to devastation as the climate changes.
Dr Rob Bell, the managing director of adaptation consultancy Bell Adapt, co-authored the paper and joins Emile Donovan.
Extreme events, such as Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, are increasing in frequency. Photo:
