Māori climate risk worsened by colonization, report finds

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By Te Aniwaniwa PatersonMay 19, 2026, 4:00 am118 ptsTrending
In Aotearoa New Zealand, record-breaking storms and flooding are impacting Māori land, health, and culture. And, according to a new national climate report, colonization has intensified those risks. The 2026 National Climate Change Risk Assessment is composed of four reports, including a companion document…

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