न्यूज़ीलैंड की सबसे ताजी खबर - रियलटाइम टॉपिक्स, आकस्मिक खबर और स्थानीय समाचार

21 Apr. 2025
08:28

国际海事组织通过碳定价协议:全球航运业或迎新挑战

06:00

Auckland 应对热带气旋的防灾准备:投资与行动并重

新西兰《 Herald》报道了 Auckland 市在应对即将到来的热带气旋时的防灾准备情况。该市作为全球平均降雨量最大的城市之一,面临暴雨引发的洪涝灾害风险。尽管近年来城市防洪设施有所改善,但专家警告称,未来可能出现更严重的洪灾。Auckland 市议会通过了一项1.17亿新元的年度防灾和应急计划,重点包括加强城市排水系统、提升紧急疏散通道的安全性以及更新相关基础设施。该市市长 Wayne Brown 表示,尽管预算规模较大,但这是为了确保市民在极端天气下能够得到及时有效的救助。Brown 提到,过去两年的暴雨灾害暴露了现有防灾体系中的诸多不足之处,并计划从2025年开始分阶段完成一系列防灾项目,包括对16个 worst-affected 和 most-vulnerable areas 的Flooding-Free Programme 项目的前期工作启动,以及对已有排水系统进行全面检查和改造。尽管如此,专家警告称,未来可能出现的极端天气事件可能比现在更加频繁和严重,因此需要进一步加强防灾体系建设。Auckland 市政府还计划与国际专家合作,引入先进的防灾技术和理念,并加强与相关机构的合作。在具体实施过程中,该市政府也面临一些实际困难,如部分低洼地区改造成本增加等。尽管如此,Auckland 市政府表示将继续努力,确保防灾体系建设与市民的需求和利益相匹配。总的来说,Auckland 的防灾准备工作是一个复杂而艰巨的任务,需要政府、社区以及社会各界的共同努力。
05:00

New Zealand Supported Living Payment Evaluation System Faces Controversy

In New Zealand, the evaluation system for Supported Living Payment is under scrutiny. The biennial assessment requires eligible barriers to undergo evaluations every two years to determine their work capability. However, many barriers find themselves repeatedly undergoing similar assessments despite long-term unavailability in the workforce. The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) mandates that only when medical professionals confirm a barrier's future inability to work can they be exempted from evaluation. Yet, this exemption does not cover permanent barriers, leading to frustration among some individuals. Byron, from惠灵顿, has launched a petition to re-examine the evaluation system, arguing that current exemption standards do not meet the needs of those requiring long-term support. He believes the system discriminates against barriers and imposes unnecessary burdens on their lives. MSD data shows that 37% of Supported Living Payment recipients are eligible for a two-year exemption based on evaluations. Despite this, staff undergo specialized training to ensure correct decisions. The evaluation process impacts barriers' daily lives and social participation, with some suggesting it could free up medical professionals to focus more effectively on other patients. Auckland's multimedia journalist Emily Ansell highlights the issue as reflecting complex social dynamics in New Zealand disability rights, emphasizing the need for inclusive policy-making. The controversy underscores the challenges in balancing policy implementation with individual needs, highlighting the importance of thorough and compassionate policy reviews.
20 Apr. 2025