Westport rest home expansion faces flood protection hurdle

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Yesterday, we heard from Westpac about its decision to consider natural hazard risks when assessing new home loan applications. We also spoke to the Insurance Council which says…

Yesterday, we heard from Westpac about its decision to consider natural hazard risks when assessing new home loan applications. We also spoke to the Insurance Council which says central and local governments need to take climate change adaptation and mitigation seriously, so that insurance is viable in the long term. The issue is playing out in Westport, where moves to revise the town's flood protection scheme are putting a much needed residential aged care home expansion at risk. Garry Howard, former Buller mayor and retired real estate agent, is overseeing the rest home expansion project and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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