Wellington officials defended a state of emergency and evacuation order for a storm that caused less damage than predicted, highlighting concerns over whether the response was proportionate given the actual impact.
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balancing safety and community disruption
Were the Wellington weather warnings an overreaction?risk-based decision-making under uncertainty
Emergency powers were used to compel people to evacuate, for a storm that fizzled. Was it the right call?Spotted something wrong on this page? Report a correction.
