13 Feb 2023

What are some practical flood solutions for towns and cities?

From Nine To Noon, 11:45 am on 13 February 2023

Urban issues commentator Bill McKay joins Kathryn to talk about what recent weather events might mean for city planning into the future. Which parts of the infrastructure network held up well and which ones need a rethink?

Do we need to forgo the urge to concrete over green spaces and plant water-loving natives instead?

Devonport Golf Course is under water after flooding in the Auckland region on 1 February.

Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro