The Government says it's launching an inquiry into climate adaptation that will examine how the state will share the costs of preparing New Zealand for future impacts.
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts said the aim of the inquiry was to "help communities and businesses understand what investment is planned in their area... and what support will be available to help with recovery from events like slips or floods".
The major focus would be on a framework to outline how the Government would share the costs of preparing the country for climate change's impacts.
"An enduring and long-term approach is needed to provide New Zealanders and the economy with certainty as the climate continues to change," Watts said in a statement.
The Finance and Expenditure Committee, which is undertaking the inquiry, would likely call for public submissions - in addition to the 150 heard by the Environment Committee during a retreat and adaptation probe last year launched by then-Climate Change Minister James Shaw.
This latest inquiry had rare cross-party support.
"It is imperative we build enduring and long-lasting policies that outlast any one Government," Labour climate spokesperson Megan Woods said. "To do that we have to work across the House. We've done it before and can do it again."
"We commend minister Watts for picking up the mantle from Hon James Shaw to progress critical climate adaptation work in a cross-party manner," said Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. "We encourage everyone and their communities, hapū and iwi to get involved with the Inquiry to have their say.
"Let's get on with this critical work for people and planet."
