30 Aug 2025

Graham Leonard: Latest research on flooding

From Saturday Morning, 9:44 am on 30 August 2025
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Volcanologist and Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist, Graham Leonard is back this week covering the challenge of flooding in Aotearoa.

The Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle brought such devastation and as extreme weather events become more common, how do experts predict what's coming and how can communities and individuals prepare?

Graham has the latest research from New Zealand's top scientists, weather modellers, councils and emergency managers. He speaks with Mihingarangi.

A major project to relocate five marae in Tairawhiti is underway, after flooding from Cyclone Gabrielle forced them to move to safer ground.

Rangatira Marae Photo: Supplied