The declaration shifts the second half of 2026 from uncertain to definitively more complex
Matthew Sellers Jun 16, 2026
The placement signals what international markets think of New Zealand’s risk framework
Buyout pathways, unresolved claims, and ongoing displacement – the recovery is far from over
Most homeowners know the steps. Money, time, and doubt get in the way
New Zealand homeowners are paying ninefold more in premiums than 25 years ago, he says
From planning to governance, the holes go deeper than expected
Storm severs key transport corridors
Wellington Water links Island Bay overflow to blocked Parade mainline
Local leaders say the cost burden has become unsustainable
A broker playbook for identifying water exposures
