新西兰理事会警告说,尽管有新的危机应对法案,但费率上限阻碍了应急准备工作。 New Zealand councils warn rates caps hinder emergency preparedness despite new crisis response bill.

新西兰地方理事会警告说,尽管支持旨在改进危机应对的新《紧急管理法案》,但拟议的费率上限可能会阻碍紧急管理改革。 New Zealand’s local councils warn that proposed rates caps could hinder emergency management reforms, despite support for the new Emergency Management Bill aimed at improving crisis response. 该法案的执行估计在四年内耗资8 280万美元,并可能增加开支,从而加重其他改革造成的现有压力。 The bill’s implementation is estimated to cost $82.8 million over four years, with additional expenses likely, adding to existing pressures from other reforms. 理事会说,目前的筹资限额妨碍在备灾方面进行积极主动的投资,专家说,每花费1美元至少节省4美元。 Councils say current funding limits prevent proactive investments in preparedness, which experts say saves at least four dollars for every one spent. 虽然对紧急情况提出了费率上限的例外,但它们仅适用于灾害发生后,限制了预先行动。 While exceptions to rates caps are proposed for emergencies, they only apply after disasters, limiting advance action. 理事会敦促制定一项国家筹资战略,包括征收民防税等工具,以确保公共安全和复原力。 Councils urge a national funding strategy, including tools like a civil defence levy, to ensure public safety and resilience.