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New Zealand faces a surge in landslide damage claims, with a tenfold increase over the past five years, totaling $322 million since 2021. Experts attribute this rise to climate change-induced wilder weather, leading to more frequent and intense rainfall. Homeowners are urged to inspect their properties for signs of instability, as insurance coverage for land damage is limited to within eight meters of the house. A West Auckland couple, Jenny Dingley and Andrew Walbran, faced a $500,000 repair bill after their long driveway was destroyed in Cyclone Gabrielle, highlighting the coverage gaps for out-of-bounds areas.

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