Carterton District 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.
Embed climate considerations in all council decisions and operations to act as an enabler of positive change.
Support the internal greenhouse gas reduction policy, which covers areas including energy and water efficiency, waste and transport management.
Support the Ruamāhanga Strategy committed to mitigation and adaptation efforts including setting emission targets and supporting resilience.
Adapt to climate change by building resilient infrastructure, protecting resources and planning for a safe, thriving Carterton.
Cut greenhouse gas emissions with renewable energy, efficient transport and sustainable practices for a low-carbon Carterton.
Strengthen civil defence to prepare for and respond to emergencies, keeping Carterton's people, property and services safe.
Install solar panels on all council owned property where possible.
Plan for a drier future to prevent water shortages.
Develop non-potable water storage to improve resilience of industry and agriculture in the likely event of drier summers.
Ensure future housing development does not take place in areas vulnerable to flooding or sea level rise resulting in liability for council.
Promote protection of Carterton urban area from extreme rainfall events with particular emphasis on the Mangatarere stream.
Advocate for improved, frequent and affordable public transport especially train services between Carterton and Wellington.
Cut flood risk with better planning, continued stormwater upgrades, wetland restoration and community readiness for extreme weather.
Mandate rainwater collection in all new Carterton builds for non-potable uses such as garden irrigation and toilet flushing.
Embed climate considerations in all council decisions and operations to act as an enabler of positive change.
Support the internal greenhouse gas reduction policy, which covers areas including energy and water efficiency, waste and transport management.
Support the Ruamāhanga Strategy committed to mitigation and adaptation efforts including setting emission targets and supporting resilience.
Adapt to climate change by building resilient infrastructure, protecting resources and planning for a safe, thriving Carterton.
Cut greenhouse gas emissions with renewable energy, efficient transport and sustainable practices for a low-carbon Carterton.
Strengthen civil defence to prepare for and respond to emergencies, keeping Carterton's people, property and services safe.
Install solar panels on all council owned property where possible.
Plan for a drier future to prevent water shortages.
Develop non-potable water storage to improve resilience of industry and agriculture in the likely event of drier summers.
Ensure future housing development does not take place in areas vulnerable to flooding or sea level rise resulting in liability for council.
Promote protection of Carterton urban area from extreme rainfall events with particular emphasis on the Mangatarere stream.
Advocate for improved, frequent and affordable public transport especially train services between Carterton and Wellington.
Cut flood risk with better planning, continued stormwater upgrades, wetland restoration and community readiness for extreme weather.
Mandate rainwater collection in all new Carterton builds for non-potable uses such as garden irrigation and toilet flushing.
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