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Cyclone Gabrielle inquiry finds New Zealand emergency systems lacking, Gisborne’s efforts highlighted

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The government inquiry into the severe weather events of 2023 has praised the Gisborne District Council for its established processes and relationships relied upon during cyclones Hale and Gabrielle.

The inquiry looked at the two cyclones and the Auckland Anniversary floods, criticised some other councils and found the country’s emergency management system was “not fit for purpose”.

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