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- By Tiffany Brown
A public screening of the new documentary Managed Out will take place in Pukekohe on
Saturday, August 2, followed by a live Q&A with director Alistair Harding.
Saturday, August 2, followed by a live Q&A with director Alistair Harding.
The film examines the growing use of “managed retreat” in New Zealand — a policy approach where councils and government agencies encourage or compel residents to relocate from areas considered at risk from climate change impacts such as sea-level rise and flooding.
While the practice has been discussed in coastal and flood-prone parts of the country, including Kāpiti and Westport, its relevance is growing in areas like Franklin, where communities are located near low-lying river systems and estuaries.
The 2023 Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods highlighted the vulnerability of parts of the
wider region, prompting ongoing reviews of land use and risk planning.
Director Alistair Harding says the film was made to give a voice to those directly affected by these policies.
“We heard stories from people who felt blindsided by decisions made without meaningful
consultation, and whose homes and communities are now under threat,” he said.
Managed Out features interviews with residents, experts, and officials, exploring the human, legal, and financial implications of managed retreat policies. It raises broader questions around property rights, scientific modelling, and community consent.
The Pukekohe screening will offer attendees a chance to hear directly from the filmmaker and consider the local relevance of these national issues.
The event will be held at 128 Victoria Street West, beginning at 7pm.
Tickets are available at www.managed-out.co.nz.
