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JUST RELEASED: INDEPENDENT FLOOD HAZARD PEER REVIEW
The community-funded peer review of the Kapiti Flood Hazard Management Report is out – and the findings are eye-opening. Dr Willem de Lange’s expert review reveals: No evidence the flood models were ever validated Assumptions that ignore key changes over the next 100+ years No actual risk assessment included Use…
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URGENT UPDATE : Flood Maps Peer Review
We’re excited to share some great news! Coastal Ratepayers United has begun a Peer Review of the KCDC flood maps environmental report, and they anticipate wrapping it up shortly. If you’re a property owner who has submitted or plans to submit a flood map to KCDC, you’ll soon have the…
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CALM SPOKESPERSON SHUT DOWN BY THE MAYOR
At last week’s Council meeting, our spokesperson Tanya stood up to raise serious concerns about the modelling used in the new flood maps. But she barely got the chance. The Mayor abruptly interrupted, demanding Tanya justify the relevance of her concerns to the Annual Plan and insisting on an exact…
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WHAT A DAY! Our Sunday gathering started as a thank-you to some of our amazing helpers – but it quickly became something bigger!
Last Sunday was a big one at the Ramaroa Centre! What started as a simple get-together to thank our amazing street teams—our “foot soldiers” who’ve delivered tens of thousands of CALM flyers over the past couple of years—turned into something much more. Originally, the plan was to relax, reconnect, and…
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!!! MANAGED OUT : GET YOUR TICKETS NOW !!! Sunday 25th May
If you missed the preview at our event in March it’s coming back to town – this time with the producer and sidekick Maree. Join us for an eye-opening afternoon at the Kapiti Coast’s Ramaroa Centre as RCR presents The Managed Out Road Trip with Alistair & Maree. This powerful…
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ARE YOU ONE OF THE 4,000 RATEPAYERS CAUGHT IN COUNCIL’S FLOOD MAP CROSSHAIRS?
What We All Need to Know This is why we are asking for your help. AN INDEPENDANT PEER REVIEW IS VITAL !! Coastal Ratepayers United (CRU) has conducted an internal review and has identified significant concerns regarding the modelling and assumptions used in the report. Furthermore, CRU believes the report…
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What We Learned from the Drop-In Session on the proposed flood maps
Thanks to everyone who showed up to the recent KCDC drop-in session! Here’s a quick round-up of what we learned, what people shared, and some important insights: ________________________________________ Big Turnout, Big Questions Helpful Staff, But Big Gaps Remain Outdated Data, Questionable Modelling Your Input REALLY Matters Over a Million Dollars…
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FLOOD HAZARD MAPS – What’s Really Going On?
Are the new maps just a repeat of Jacobs’ work and extreme RCP 8.5 modelling? Confused? Frustrated? Feeling blindsided by the new flood hazard maps? You’re not alone. Many residents are reporting serious inconsistencies: Received a letter from Council warning of flood risk—yet the maps show no flooding on your…
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Is KCDC Kicking the Can Down the Road ?
We think so! How many reports, how many consultants, how much more money will it take for them to do their job and do what is statutorily required? If the report on the Agenda for tomorrow’s meeting doesn’t do your head in then have a read of the appendices and…
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“MANAGED OUT” the documentary – share far & wide
The documentary from the event on March 26 is now available online along with recordings of the speeches. Its relevance extends beyond the Kapiti Coast, impacting most of New Zealand’s waterways and flood-prone areas. Viewers are encouraged to share the information widely.
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