The Government has announced they will boost science funding to protect New Zealand from extreme weather events.

Research, Science and Innovation Minister Ayesha Verrall confirmed $10.8 million will be put into urgent research. 

Ayesha Verrall explained that good science will inform people where roads need to go and where it is safest to rebuild.

EQC Chief Resilience and Research Officer Dr Jo Horrocks says this proposed urgent research fund is incredibly essential.

"It's terrible when we have these big events, but it's a really great opportunity to find out what went wrong in a few places and what we can do better for next time."

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