Tuia Pito Ora New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects' president says the current flood emergency affecting Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty is a stark reminder of the threats climate change poses to all of us here in Aotearoa.

Henry Crothers says right now the Institute’s thoughts are with those affected by this unprecedented event, including the people who have lost their lives, their homes and their livelihoods. 

“This is a far-reaching event and there will be a time where we as a profession put our collective hand up to talk about how we can be more closely involved in planning and development to help mitigate the effects of disasters like the one experienced last Friday.” he says.