Mayor of Wairoa
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.
Maintain the current carbon neutral position of the Wairoa District.
Work with land-use industries like forestry, farming and horticulture to collaborate on environmental protection measures.
Commission a natural hazard assessment report to identify properties at risk.
Lobby government for assistance in staged retreat.
Work to reduce gas emissions from council landfill. A lot can be done by reducing consumption and avoiding waste.
Decrease private use of council vehicles. Encourage bicycles and walking in town. Establish services in town, cutting number of long trips.
Conduct an energy audit on all council processes and assets. Electricity in Wairoa is already renewable.
Maintain the current carbon neutral position of the Wairoa District.
Work with land-use industries like forestry, farming and horticulture to collaborate on environmental protection measures.
Commission a natural hazard assessment report to identify properties at risk.
Lobby government for assistance in staged retreat.
Work to reduce gas emissions from council landfill. A lot can be done by reducing consumption and avoiding waste.
Decrease private use of council vehicles. Encourage bicycles and walking in town. Establish services in town, cutting number of long trips.
Conduct an energy audit on all council processes and assets. Electricity in Wairoa is already renewable.
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