Rising seas have local impacts. This includes flooding, rising groundwater levels, coastal erosion, and salinization of wetlands and aquifers. We are working with partners – regional councils, iwi and government agencies – to look at specific local impacts of projected sea-level rise.

Led by Rob Bell and Ryan Paulik, using enhanced projections of sea-level rise, specific case studies will be undertaken in collaboration with project partners to improve regional adaptation to coastal hazards.

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“Our focus is really on how do we make decisions today, thinking about tomorrow.” - Dr Judy Lawrence

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Kiwis can now see how sea-level rise will affect them
Kiwis can now see how sea-level rise will affect them
New sea-level data underlines need for action - Climate Minister James Shaw
New sea-level data underlines need for action - Climate Minister James Shaw
Where, or where not, to build?
Where, or where not, to build?
Science & Policy for Deep Oceans, Space, and Antarctica: Human Experiences
Science & Policy for Deep Oceans, Space, and Antarctica: Human Experiences

In this podcast Rebecca Priestley joins a panel discussion on how human’s connect to distant places, and ends it with mention of the work of NZ SeaRise.

When do we move infrastructure from the coast?
When do we move infrastructure from the coast?

A research team from Victoria University of Wellington, funded by the Resilience to Nature’s Challenges National Science Challenge, has designed a decision-making framework for councils to protect water systems against sea level rise​.

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Sea-level rise maps as public communication
Future sea-level rise around New Zealand’s dynamic coastline
Future sea-level rise around New Zealand’s dynamic coastline

NZ SeaRise were invited to contribute this article to a Special Publication on Sea Level Rise that has been produced by the NZ Coastal Society.

Prepare to be kind
Prepare to be kind

‘Looking forward to 2100, it’s a choice between another thirty centimetres of sea level rise if we do everything we can to cut our carbon emissions, and up to two metres of sea level rise if we don’t.’

Defend or retreat...
Defend or retreat...

Eloise Gibson investigates the back and forth between locals, councils, sand and sea in Orewa.

Just how safe from the rising sea level are our beach houses?
Just how safe from the rising sea level are our beach houses?

Many owners of baches, cribs and beach houses around New Zealand’s coast will find their homes uninsurable within 20 years.