Michael Naylor

Guest writer

Michael Naylor is a senior lecturer in economics at Massey University.

Homes in Gisborne were inundated by mud and silt following Cyclone Gabrielle in February (Photo: Getty Images; design by Tina Tiller)

How and where we build needs to change – and the insurance industry can help

If we don't want insurers withdrawing cover from clients who have decades left on their mortgages, we need to involve them in planning now.

By Michael Naylor | 28th March, 2023