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Philip Duncan

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Philip Duncan is Head Weather Analyst and owner of WeatherWatch.co.nz with 20 years in media covering radio, TV, print and online.

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Civil Defence was woefully slow on the tsunami risk today. Next time it could be fatal

The response to this morning's shake reinforces the urgency of authorising GeoNet to issue tsunami warnings, writes Philip Duncan.

By Philip Duncan | 2nd September, 2016

The six year war for New Zealand’s weather data

The six year war for New Zealand’s weather data

The New Zealand Government has agreed to formally investigate why taxpayer funded weather data is currently being blocked for open use – and what data could be freed up in the future. It's long overdue, writes Philip Duncan.

By Philip Duncan | 14th June, 2016