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Progress towards achievement of Environment Waikato's Regional Policy Statement objectives: Natural Hazards

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This report provides an overview of international, national and regional trends that are influencing natural hazard management. In general terms, the risks from natural hazards are increasing due to a combination of more frequent and intense weather events, population growth and land use changes (including upper catchment vegetation clearance and development within hazard-prone
areas). Within the Waikato region, these trends are further influenced by a growing awareness of the importance of land use planning in hazard management and a growing public expectation of comprehensive and integrated hazard management.

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Progress towards achievement of Environment Waikato's Regional Policy Statement objectives: Natural Hazards