EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN TIMES OF CRISIS: THE ROLE OF MĀORI COMMUNITIES

Author: PHANZ MĀORI CAUCUS

As highlighted in the PHANZ submission to the Emergency Management Bill, extreme weather events and climate change are ongoing and escalating public health threats.

They are increasing risks to physical and mental health, disrupting essential services, deepening existing inequities, particularly for Māori, and placing sustained pressure on communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

This think piece from the PHANZ’s Māori Caucus looks at the impact of emergencies in Aotearoa New Zealand, including severe flooding events, emphasising that emergency management must prioritise partnership, resourcing, and community-led decision-making for Māori, to protect whānau, hapū, and iwi.