Request for Review and Withdrawal of Policies
Based on SSP5-8.5 / RCP8.5 Climate Scenarios

We are writing to Council and Government with this request and encourage people to write their own letters,
especially those who have been affected by flood maps, s72, or are in the potential 2km inland coastal hazard zone

You can read our letters HERE

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This is an absolute MUST watch/listen and
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Maree Buscke and Alistair Harding revisit the themes of Managed Out, examining how councils across New Zealand have relied on high-emission climate models now described by their own creators as “implausible.” They discuss the flow-on effects for homeowners, LIM reports, insurance access, and managed retreat policies, while highlighting community resistance efforts in places such as Kāpiti, Amberley Beach, Selwyn Huts, and South Dunedin.

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WHY KCDC MUST RE-EVALUATE ITS ENTIRE CLIMATE STRATEGY

Council are currently calling for submissions on their draft Emissions Reduction plan 2026-30 and you only have until midnight Sunday 24th May to have your say!

Our full submission and summary are available HERE to assist anyone wanting to make their own submission.

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A court decision that could change everything for property owners — including in Kapiti

A recent case highlighted by this article isn’t just about one property.

It’s being described as:

“a significant decision… with implications well beyond this property”

Affecting councils, Building Consent Authorities, and even Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

So what’s really at stake? – read more HERE

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Climate Models Under the Microscope

What if the models driving climate policy are built on flawed assumptions? This article – A Climate Reality Check : Rethinking Carbon Dioxide and Net Zero – highlights emerging evidence that key inputs—like how much CO₂ plants actually absorb—may have been significantly underestimated, calling into question the reliability of long-standing climate projections.

When models rely on uncertain data, they can produce exaggerated or extreme scenarios that shape public policy and fuel unnecessary alarm. The result? Decisions with real-world consequences, based on projections that may not reflect reality – sound familiar?

It’s a timely reminder that climate science is still evolving—and that policy should be grounded in measured evidence, not worst-case modelling.

Read the article HERE

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LATEST NEWS…………..

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** BREAKING NEWS **

KCDC are threatening Coastal Ratepayers United (CRU) with legal action
after they questioned the “independence” of the science panel!

Read more HERE

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Hazard Notice Overturned – A Precedent for Property Owners

A Christchurch couple has successfully challenged their council and had a hazard notice removed from their property title after an independent review found the risk wasn’t justified.

The ruling shows councils must have clear evidence before placing hazard notices on properties.

Important precedent: homeowners can challenge these decisions – and win.

Read the article here …

“MANAGED OUT” DOCUMENTARY – Featuring Kapiti CALM and the Kapiti Coast

In this RCR InFocus full documentary, director Alistair Harding explores New Zealand at a pivotal moment in its response to climate change. The concept of managed retreat, which involves relocating communities from “high-risk” areas, is sparking fierce national debate. While the government and councils such as those in Kāpiti and Westport point to rising sea levels and extreme weather as justification for action, critics argue that the science underpinning these decisions is based on implausible climate models and worst-case projections. Residents from affected regions, including Matatā, West Coast, and the Kāpiti Coast, voice deep mistrust, citing flawed flood management, a lack of genuine community engagement, and growing fears around property devaluation and the withdrawal of insurance. The proposed Climate Adaptation Act, which would allow for compulsory land acquisition and the withdrawal of essential services, has further heightened concerns over the erosion of property rights with many viewing it as a top-down, politically-driven land grab built on unproven disaster scenarios.

If you missed the New Zealand screenings you can watch it online – and share share share