The extensive flooding in Edgecumbe last week highlights how vulnerable New Zealand's communities are to heavy rain.
And these weather events are only likely to increase in the future with climate change.
So should we reconsider where we build our cities?
And what we need to do to future proof the existing towns?
GNS natural hazards planner Wendy Saunders talks to Duncan Garner.
Watch the video for the full interview.
