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What monitoring, forecasting, or early-warning systems, if any, are in place to identify areas at risk of landslides or slips, both before and during severe weather events?

Answered Question 1469 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What monitoring, forecasting, or early-warning systems, if any, are in place to identify areas at risk of landslides or slips, both before and during severe weather events?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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The MetService and National Emergency Management Agency provide warnings before and during severe weather events, particularly when heavy rainfall and other conditions are present, such as sodden catchments.