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Esk Valley family who lost toddler in cyclone react to Govt inquiry

The Government inquiry revealed New Zealand's emergency management system exhibited "significant shortcomings" and shed light on critical gaps and deficiencies.

'Significant shortcomings' in emergency management system - report

An inquiry has found it does not have the capacity or capability to deal with significant, widespread weather events impacting multiple regions at once.