Whakatāne-Ōhope Community Board

The Whakatāne-Ōhope Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Whakatāne District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of seven members: six members elected by voters, and one councillor from the Whakatāne District Council.  This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Whakatāne-Ōhope Community Board election.

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 climate change is a priority in all decision-making that affects our community.

    Support evidence-based policy and planning decisions so that we can continue to thrive in an uncertain climate future.

    Be a vocal advocate for groups and initiatives that are working in our community to improve our preparedness for climate change.

  • Encourage recycling.

    Encourage cycling and walking. Improve bus services.

    Grow more trees and gardens.

  • With my commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, I would look for better public transport and incentivise the use of public transport.

    We need to have more training drills as a community. Tsunamis are a real threat and our roads come to a standstill. We need a better plan.

    Climate change is here and we need to look for more innovative methods of disposing of waste. Riparian plant all our rivers and beaches.

  • Continue to work with the Active Whakatāne Strategy and establish more cycle pathways and shared walking cycling spaces.

    Encourage people to recycle and use less fossil fuels to heat, cook and as transport methods.

    Encourage council to establish an education programme for the local schools to reinforce the values of respecting the environment.

  • Advocate for council to be actively making bold decisions on climate change adaptation and mitigation.

  • Ensure that climate change is a priority in all decision-making that affects our community.

    Support evidence-based policy and planning decisions so that we can continue to thrive in an uncertain climate future.

    Be a vocal advocate for groups and initiatives that are working in our community to improve our preparedness for climate change.

  • Encourage recycling.

    Encourage cycling and walking. Improve bus services.

    Grow more trees and gardens.

  • With my commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, I would look for better public transport and incentivise the use of public transport.

    We need to have more training drills as a community. Tsunamis are a real threat and our roads come to a standstill. We need a better plan.

    Climate change is here and we need to look for more innovative methods of disposing of waste. Riparian plant all our rivers and beaches.

  • Continue to work with the Active Whakatāne Strategy and establish more cycle pathways and shared walking cycling spaces.

    Encourage people to recycle and use less fossil fuels to heat, cook and as transport methods.

    Encourage council to establish an education programme for the local schools to reinforce the values of respecting the environment.

  • Advocate for council to be actively making bold decisions on climate change adaptation and mitigation.