New Zealand 20 years behind on wildfires
New Zealand lags significantly behind other developed nations in wildfire preparedness and response capabilities.
New Zealand is substantially behind comparable countries in addressing wildfire challenges. The gap affects the nation's ability to prevent and manage fire incidents effectively. Experts indicate the country needs to modernise its approach to match standards seen elsewhere in the developed world.
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