Integrating disaster risk reduction into post‐disaster reconstruction: A long‐term perspective of the 1931 earthquake in <scp>N</scp>apier, <scp>N</scp>ew <scp>Z</scp>ealand

Hill, Mischa; Gaillard, JC

doi:10.1111/nzg.12014

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“…The two case study areas reflect differing geographical locations (Figure 1) and experiences of past natural hazards and disasters. The Hawke’s Bay region experienced the 1931 earthquake (magnitude 7.8) that caused damage to housing, buildings and infrastructure and the death of 256 people across the whole region (Hill and Gaillard, 2013). The Auckland region, on the other hand, has not experienced a major disaster event in the recent past, although volcanic eruptions, tropical cyclones, floods and tsunamis are potential natural hazards for the region (Newnham et al , 1999).…”

Section: Multi-case Study and Data Collection Methodsmentioning

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Disability through an inclusive lens: disaster risk reduction in schools

Ronoh

2017

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to use an inclusive lens to explore pathways and considers, through the voices of children and adult participants, the complexities in implementing effective disaster risk reduction (DRR) in schools comprising children with disabilities. It identifies obstacles and suggests policy recommendations that consider their needs in DRR. Design/methodology/approach This paper draws on a case study of two schools supporting children with disabilities in the New Zealand regions of Hawke’s Bay and Auckland, each with differing experiences of past natural hazards and disasters. Data from children’s workshop activities, participant observation, semi-structured interviews, workshop photographs, school safety and policy documents were coded in Nvivo software to categorize data and to identify themes for cross-case analysis and discussion. Findings The research reveals three key pathways that schools can take in promoting inclusiveness in DRR. They are the provision of safe and accessible school building designs and facilities, avenues for children’s involvement and leadership in DRR initiatives, and in decision-making processes. Schools also offer opportunities for a collaborative effort towards inclusiveness in DRR within the school and with other stakeholders. Research limitations/implications Based on the findings, the paper suggests four broad policy recommendations for consideration towards strengthening the role of schools in disability-inclusive DRR. Originality/value The paper contributes to ongoing DRR efforts and adds new information to the disaster literature on the role of schools in disability-inclusive DRR.

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Disability through an inclusive lens: disaster risk reduction in schools

Ronoh

2017

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“…In the Hawke's Bay region, the February 1931 earthquake (magnitude 7.8) rocked and damaged housing, buildings and infrastructure in Hawke's Bay, followed by rapid fires in the city of Napier. It resulted in several landslips and 4000 hectares' sea rise, and caused the death of 256 people across the whole region (Dowrick 1998;Hill and Gaillard 2013). In Auckland, although volcanic eruptions (Newham et al 1999), tropical cyclones, floods and tsunamis are Auckland's potential natural hazards, so far, the region has not experienced a major disaster event in the recent past.…”

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Bridging the Participatory Gap: Children with Disabilities and Disaster Risk Reduction

Ronoh

Gaillard

Marlowe

2017

International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters

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Disaster risk reduction (DRR) needs to be inclusive. However, potentially vulnerable groups such as children with disabilities are often excluded. Their perceptions and views are overlooked due to existing structural forms of exclusion and lack of inclusive methods that enable children to effectively contribute to DRR. This paper provides an insight into understanding the complexities of DRR participation among twenty-seven children with disabilities from three case study schools in New Zealand. It explores the notion of ‘participation’ through flexible participatory tools. It involved mapping of safe and unsafe areas of their class and the school during a disaster, and proportional piling activities representing identified potential natural hazards in their region. The approach was able to accommodate and permit a sustained continuum of engagement among children with diverse disabilities, capacities and experiences. Crucially, it offers a bridge that recognizes communication as a two-way process between adults and children, where adults learn how children express their views, thus according them a voice in DRR.

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“…New Zealand introduced building standards designed to address earthquake risk after the destructive 1931 earthquake in Hawke's Bay, an event that killed 256 people and destroyed much of the cities of Napier and Hastings (Hill and Gaillard, 2013). New Zealand introduced building standards designed to address earthquake risk after the destructive 1931 earthquake in Hawke's Bay, an event that killed 256 people and destroyed much of the cities of Napier and Hastings (Hill and Gaillard, 2013).…”

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“…Around the world, policy attention related to earthquake risk is generally directed at regulating the construction of new buildings. New Zealand introduced building standards designed to address earthquake risk after the destructive 1931 earthquake in Hawke's Bay, an event that killed 256 people and destroyed much of the cities of Napier and Hastings (Hill and Gaillard, 2013). Over the ensuing decades, ongoing research about seismic risk informed a number of modifications to building standards.…”

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Earthquake‐strengthening policy for commercial buildings in small‐town New Zealand

Filippova

2019

Disasters

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New Zealand introduced a seismic retrofitting policy in the wake of the catastrophic Canterbury earthquakes of 2010-11. The aim was to enforce seismic strengthening of earthquake-prone commercial buildings throughout the country. This study focuses on regional urban centres and the economic obstacles to strengthening their aging building stock. In investigating one town, Whanganui, we describe conditions, analyse cases, and identify incentives that apply equally to many other towns in New Zealand. We argue that incentives that suit high-growth, highvalue major urban centres are a poor fit for the periphery. Around the world, many places need to upgrade their privately-owned building stock to protect it from disasters, while governments face similar challenges as they struggle to initiate the strengthening of commercial buildings. We analyse the current incentive schemes that aim to support the achievement of policy goals and suggest alternative incentive schemes that can be implemented to improve strengthening outcomes.

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Integrating disaster risk reduction into post‐disaster reconstruction: A long‐term perspective of the 1931 earthquake in Napier, New Zealand

Cited by 10 publications

References 24 publications

Disability through an inclusive lens: disaster risk reduction in schools

Disability through an inclusive lens: disaster risk reduction in schools

Bridging the Participatory Gap: Children with Disabilities and Disaster Risk Reduction

Earthquake‐strengthening policy for commercial buildings in small‐town New Zealand

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