Matatā
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Matatā is a town in the Bay of Plenty in the North Island of New Zealand, to the north-west of Whakatāne. A section of the town was relocated between the years 2006 and 2021 due to increased natural threats arising from climate change. As an example of forced retreat, Matatā is seen as providing lessons for future actions elsewhere.
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- Matatā
- Population
- 710
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- Matata coast.jpg
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Matatā is a town in the Bay of Plenty in the North Island of New Zealand, to the north-west of Whakatāne. A section of the town was relocated between the years 2006 and 2021 due to increased natural threats arising from climate change. As an example of forced retreat, Matatā is seen as providing lessons for future actions elsewhere.
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