Wellington City Council

Commit to decision-making based on science and best engineering practice.

Commit to detailed assessment and protection where feasible of coastal areas prone to erosion.

Implement Te Atakura – First to Zero to make Wellington a zero carbon capital by 2050, and endeavour to go further and faster.

Build genuine partnerships to support communities most at risk from climate change and minimise displacement by sea level rise.

Oppose expansion of the airport, and hold the airport accountable to reduce emissions, improve air quality, and reduce air traffic noise.

Support sensible/practical initiatives for viable and safe mobility options, including walking, cycling, shared mobility, public transport.

Support sensible/practical initiatives for earthquake-prone buildings and long-term effects of extreme weather events and sea level rise.

Promise to bring a strong community perspective to the council and to be an informed, positive voice.

Abbreviate journeys by allowing more commerce within residential spaces.

Accomodate people displaced by climate change with denser housing in resilient areas.

Displace car journeys with active/public transport expansion.

Encourage residents to plant more trees and shrubs by establishing an inexpensive nursery at the WCC Park and Garden nursery.

Study options for protection for housing and roads on low-lying areas such as the southern beaches and suburbs.

Actively work with owners of earthquake prone buildings to help assess the assistance that council may be able to offer.

Advocate to the regional council for improved delivery of a reliable, flexible and frequent public transport network, with the city's support.

Develop a package with government to strengthen and or redevelop earthquake prone buildings as part of master planning our central city precinct.

Apply a climate change mitigation/adaption lens across all council policies/strategies/decisions.

Increase options and capacity for zero or low-carbon modes of transport.

Advocate to central government for support with seismic strengthening and investigate what else can be done regarding building resilience.

Look at how the city manages its waste, including updating the waste minimisation action plan and proceeding with the new sludge facility.

Encourage and enable more residents to switch from petrol to electric vehicles by providing more charging outlets throughout the city.

Develop an action plan to support residents whose properties are in most danger from the effects of climate change.

Explore ways to support and assist owners of earthquake-prone buildings.

Involve community to create solutions, such as water collection, local power grids, food gardens and transport. Commit carbon neutral council.

Policies to incentives for locals to reduce water and power usage and install solar and wind generation and water storage tanks at home.

Civil defence. Have properly trained people in strategic locations ready to help people in disasters. Policies for earthquake strengthening.

Implement and fund Te Atakura – First to Zero (Blueprint to make Wellington City a zero carbon capital)

Develop a climate change adaptation pathway for residents, based on engagement to ensure that they are supported in a just transition.

Support Three Waters reforms and ensure that Wellington City Council drives effective investment in our ageing water infrastructure.