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Civil defence plan to be reviewed
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The Government's Civil Defence emergency management plan will be
reviewed next year after concerns about its clarity.
A report authored by public law experts Chen, Palmer and Partners
last July heavily criticised the plan.
"It requires urgent amendment so that New Zealand is properly
equipped to tackle emergencies when a major disaster strikes," Chen
and Palmer said.
Civil Defence and emergency management director John Hamilton said
a review of the plan was always sched...
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