Auckland 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.
Commit to reducing transport emissions and support better public transport services including more electric buses and multimodal options to travel.
Invest in infrastructure to mitigate flooding, promote regular drain maintenance and strictly monitor run-off from building sites.
Invest in community-led climate action projects, tree plantings and partner with major industries on emission reductions.
Address negative externalities pragmatically, balancing cost against measurable benefit.
Base all environmental and resilience decisions on individual property rights and public goods principles.
Focus council's role on civil defence, coordination, and rapid recovery, not ideology.
Ensure infrastructure is upgraded and maintained in a sustainable, cost-effective way that supports future growth and resilience.
Support affordable, community-based climate plans that reflect local needs and can be implemented without significant ratepayer costs.
Commit to reducing transport emissions and support better public transport services including more electric buses and multimodal options to travel.
Invest in infrastructure to mitigate flooding, promote regular drain maintenance and strictly monitor run-off from building sites.
Invest in community-led climate action projects, tree plantings and partner with major industries on emission reductions.
Address negative externalities pragmatically, balancing cost against measurable benefit.
Base all environmental and resilience decisions on individual property rights and public goods principles.
Focus council's role on civil defence, coordination, and rapid recovery, not ideology.
Ensure infrastructure is upgraded and maintained in a sustainable, cost-effective way that supports future growth and resilience.
Support affordable, community-based climate plans that reflect local needs and can be implemented without significant ratepayer costs.
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