Far North 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.
I have withdrawn my candidacy.
A candidate seeking re-election, the Far North District Council already has comprehensive policies on climate change and adaption.
Embed findings from existing policies and strategies in operational detail.
Identify effects, potential impacts, risks, statutory obligations alongside guiding principles and goals in the climate change roadmap.
Commit to adapting to climate change and ensure future planning takes into account the higher risks associated with it.
Strengthen civil defence processes to ensure the capability to respond to more frequent high-risk weather events.
Commit to planting more native trees that are proven to protect landscapes from erosion and soak up carbon in the atmosphere.
Ensure that civil defence systems are adequately prepared to handle significant events likely to recur because of climate change.
Plan to mitigate damage from weather events by improving drainage systems and water flow paths.
Invest in stormwater systems and stopbanks to protect homes, businesses and communities from severe weather.
Remove emissions considerations from all council decisions and consents and prioritise value for money.
Stop wasting ratepayers' money on emissions cuts and focus council on core local services, not climate activism.
Advance FNDC's climate action policy by embedding adaptation, managed retreat and land-use planning in all decisions.
Reduce emissions and protect the environment through sustainable transport with EV cars, renewable energy through planning and waste reduction.
Support iwi, hapū and communities and co-design adaptation plans that build resilience to climate impacts.
I have withdrawn my candidacy.
A candidate seeking re-election, the Far North District Council already has comprehensive policies on climate change and adaption.
Embed findings from existing policies and strategies in operational detail.
Identify effects, potential impacts, risks, statutory obligations alongside guiding principles and goals in the climate change roadmap.
Commit to adapting to climate change and ensure future planning takes into account the higher risks associated with it.
Strengthen civil defence processes to ensure the capability to respond to more frequent high-risk weather events.
Commit to planting more native trees that are proven to protect landscapes from erosion and soak up carbon in the atmosphere.
Ensure that civil defence systems are adequately prepared to handle significant events likely to recur because of climate change.
Plan to mitigate damage from weather events by improving drainage systems and water flow paths.
Invest in stormwater systems and stopbanks to protect homes, businesses and communities from severe weather.
Remove emissions considerations from all council decisions and consents and prioritise value for money.
Stop wasting ratepayers' money on emissions cuts and focus council on core local services, not climate activism.
Advance FNDC's climate action policy by embedding adaptation, managed retreat and land-use planning in all decisions.
Reduce emissions and protect the environment through sustainable transport with EV cars, renewable energy through planning and waste reduction.
Support iwi, hapū and communities and co-design adaptation plans that build resilience to climate impacts.
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