Weaknesses in Waka Kotahi's crisis response strategies exposed
Synopsis by RNZ May 16 23
Waka Kotahi has not been factoring climate change and the need for resilience into many of its ...Read full article 
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ability to cope with a life crisis, adapt in the face of stressors, or to adjust and return to pre-crisis status
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