In New Zealand councils begin grappling with climate change induced sea level rise and immigration

In a move that will affect urban planning and new development, Kiwi regional and district councils are starting to address the concept of 'planned retreats' from housing, roads and other infrastructure along low-lying pieces of coastline, says a Wellington analyst. stuff.co.nz

This planning will become helpful as New Zealand becomes a destination for Climate Change refugees from other Pacific islands. scoop For context: The first Climate Change refugees were reported in 2005 Guardian .