Legal Framework for Coastal Adaptation to Rising Sea Levels in New Zealand

摘要: Similar to the proceeding chapter on German law, this analyses if and what extent New Zealand’s legal framework provides for coastal adaptation rising sea levels. The starts with a brief overview of system in general more detailed introduction planning law its instruments since they contain most regulations relevant adaptation. After providing necessary background information, risk assessments funding are addressed as overarching issues, before considering land use tool avoiding further development hazard prone areas particular. section is followed by setbacks buffer zones. Subsequently relationship between adaptation, instance regulation, property rights explored. examination then moves hard soft defences under protect strategy. investigation turns managed retreat, among other looking at current example relocation Matatā. Before examining an how strategies chosen, accommodation form flood-resistant design insurance introduced. thesis obligations against natural hazards. Next, intersecting regimes nature conservation landscape protection explored, including potential synergies Then, attention drawn liability local governments inadequate condition. Finally, evaluated some recommendations made.