Important information for people living on our coastlines.

New data from a programme comprising dozens of scientists called NZ SeaRise shows the sea level is rising twice as fast as previously thought in some parts of New Zealand.

It combines data about where land is sinking, with the latest international sea-level rise projections.

Victoria University climate expert Dr Judy Lawrence told Mike Hosking people can go into the tool, click on their area, and see a range of predictions.

“This can enable them to make the important decisions about whether or not, and when, if the sea level is likely to become a problem.”

Lawrence says the information is a world first.

“No other country has information as specific to localities in New Zealand that we know of.”

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