Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board
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 community resilience during civil defence events and participate in the local civil defence community group for Kerikeri.
Support local recycling efforts and ensure that future Far North District Council contracts are stable to maintain these essential services.
Advocate for climate-adapted infrastructure including raised culverts, permeable footpaths and improved drainage in low-lying or high-risk areas.
Expand riparian planting and restore wetlands in flood-prone areas like the Waipekakoura River to stabilise banks and absorb excess water.
Strengthen local resilience hubs by supporting community centres equipped to respond to extreme weather events and connected to a local emergency plan.
Commit to community resilience during civil defence events and participate in the local civil defence community group for Kerikeri.
Support local recycling efforts and ensure that future Far North District Council contracts are stable to maintain these essential services.
Advocate for climate-adapted infrastructure including raised culverts, permeable footpaths and improved drainage in low-lying or high-risk areas.
Expand riparian planting and restore wetlands in flood-prone areas like the Waipekakoura River to stabilise banks and absorb excess water.
Strengthen local resilience hubs by supporting community centres equipped to respond to extreme weather events and connected to a local emergency plan.
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