Mayor of Carterton
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.
Advocate for an alternate road over the Remutaka Hill to have a resilient transport link connecting the Wairarapa to Wellington.
Support the Ratepayer Assistance Scheme to allow those on low incomes to electrify their house and install solar power.
Work with other councils to investigate a bulk water storage project for the whole of the Wairarapa to promote horticultural development.
Commit to ensuring mitigation measures are installed along the Mangatārere Stream to protect residents from future flooding.
Complete a local climate action plan.
Ensure the community is educated in cost effective ways to reduce their own carbon footprint.
Advocate for an alternate road over the Remutaka Hill to have a resilient transport link connecting the Wairarapa to Wellington.
Support the Ratepayer Assistance Scheme to allow those on low incomes to electrify their house and install solar power.
Work with other councils to investigate a bulk water storage project for the whole of the Wairarapa to promote horticultural development.
Commit to ensuring mitigation measures are installed along the Mangatārere Stream to protect residents from future flooding.
Complete a local climate action plan.
Ensure the community is educated in cost effective ways to reduce their own carbon footprint.
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