Taranaki Regional Council
Climate change and resilience
Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.
Climate change and resilience
Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.
Ensure that council is receiving the correct information around greenhouse gas emissions.
Not duplicate the research and effort that is already being done throughout our farming communities with environmental plans.
Ensure rural communities have reliable mobile and internet connections when natural disasters occur.
Commit to Council fighting emotionally led pseudo science which attempts to convince us all that a changing climate is our fault.
Commit to proving carbon dioxide levels are not problematic and cow flatulence is harmless to the climate.
Commit to Council helping farmers understand soil microbial activity and its benefits better, which leads to better environmental progress.
Generating a shift towards local regenerative agriculture.
Investing in and improving Taranaki's public transport network.
Ending oil and gas exploration and instead focus on energy reduction, efficiency and renewables.
Ensure that council is receiving the correct information around greenhouse gas emissions.
Not duplicate the research and effort that is already being done throughout our farming communities with environmental plans.
Ensure rural communities have reliable mobile and internet connections when natural disasters occur.
Commit to Council fighting emotionally led pseudo science which attempts to convince us all that a changing climate is our fault.
Commit to proving carbon dioxide levels are not problematic and cow flatulence is harmless to the climate.
Commit to Council helping farmers understand soil microbial activity and its benefits better, which leads to better environmental progress.
Generating a shift towards local regenerative agriculture.
Investing in and improving Taranaki's public transport network.
Ending oil and gas exploration and instead focus on energy reduction, efficiency and renewables.
Mayor
Compare the mayoral candidates in your area
Local council
Compare the candidates for your city or district council
Regional council
Compare the candidates for your regional council
Local board
Compare the candidates for your local or community board