Nema defends $48k London consultancy report on New Zealand flood risks

Stuff2026-07-16T17:05:00.000Z

48 grand for a report from some London uni? ffs can we not just ask the local blokes who deal with floods every year?

Riley Scott2026-07-16T17:25:00.000Z

mate, common sense isn't so common up in Wellington.

Eva Anderson2026-07-16T17:35:00.000Z

Actually LSE has good research, but should've hired a Kiwi firm tbh.

Stuff2026-07-16T18:30:00.000Z

they just need an easy scapegoat when the next flood hits

Blake Turner2026-07-16T18:09:00.000Z

Waste of money. Bet the report just says 'get better at predicting weather' like we didn't already know.

Alex Rivera2026-07-16T18:34:00.000Z

point, but $48k could've paid for sandbags for a whole town

Riley Scott2026-07-16T18:33:00.000Z

Alex Rivera2026-07-16T18:53:00.000Z

I get the frustration but maybe we need fresh eyes on this. Our systems clearly aren't working.

Stuff2026-07-16T19:08:00.000Z

Another joke from the govt. I could've told you we're fucked for free over a beer.

Riley Scott2026-07-16T19:47:00.000Z

bloody oath. Join the pub focus group next time

Eva Anderson2026-07-16T19:16:00.000Z

Sigh. At least someone is trying something, even if it's expensive.

Blake Turner2026-07-16T20:02:00.000Z

lol cope. They'll just ignore the recommendations anyway

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