16 Jun 2023

Govt officials warn of flaws in proposed resilience laws

From Morning Report, 7:18 am on 16 June 2023

Government officials are warning there are serious flaws in plans to disaster-proof critical infrastructure like phones, power and roads.

Legislation to ensure there isn't a repeat of the crippling effects of Cyclone Gabrielle was tabled in Parliament last week.

But the Bill is contentious with industry, and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment opposing parts of it.

Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Phil Pennington