On 23 April 2021 the Minister of Local Government (the Minister) established a Review into the Future for Local Government (the Review).
Purpose and scope
The traditional roles and functions of local government are in the process of changing. The work programmes the Government is advancing to overhaul the three waters sector and the resource management system are foremost among a suite of reform programmes that will reshape our...More
How children and young people can share
If you are a child or young person who experienced the weather events earlier in the year, we would like to hear your story. We want to know how you were affected and how these events made you feel. We want to know this so that we can learn important lessons for the future.
The form below is specifically for children and young people. Please tell us in your own words about what happened to you. You can answer some or all of the questions. You...More
The power of sharing
It’s really important we hear from people like you; people who experienced the events or have something to share.
Share your experiences by using our online survey. Here is a copy of the questions so you can think about your responses beforehand.
What will happen with this information?
The Government has established an independent inquiry to look at the preparedness and response activities of local and central governments; the communities...More
The survey and information about the Inquiry can be viewed in te reo Māori. You can get information and fill out the survey form in other languages at the links below.
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The Government has set up an inquiry to find out more about what happened during the severe weather events earlier this year. Share to prepare offers a way for groups of people to come together and share their stories and experiences of the weather events that affected them, their families and communities.
Here we share information for those people who will be leading discussions and submitting responses on how to host a community group or organisation discussion. It takes you step by...More
This information is also available to download as a Word document or as a PDF.
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this site. This site uses simple language and formatting, can be zoomed in up to 200% without spilling off the screen, and can be listened to using a screen reader.
What is the North Island Severe Weather Events Inquiry?
This information is about the North Island Severe Weather Events Inquiry. These events were: Cyclone Hale; Cyclone Gabrielle; and...More