Hamilton City Council

Enhance civil defence systems to prepare for natural disasters, prioritising local safety over global climate agreements.

Promote evidence-based policies and reject unproven human-caused climate change claims to avoid wasteful spending.

Strengthen flood defenses to protect Hamilton from extreme rainfall, ensuring resilient infrastructure without costly CO2 taxes.

Educate and engage the community in climate change adaptation, emergency preparedness and sustainable practices.

Invest in renewable energy, energy efficiency and green technologies within council facilities.

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the district by promoting public transport, walking, cycling and renewable energy generation.

Ensure safe, efficient, affordable walking, cycling and public transport options to reduce carbon emissions in the transport system.

Invest in infrastructure to be climate-resilient, especially in areas that are more vulnerable in climate events.

Require councils to take account of emissions reduction plans and national adaptation plans when preparing long-term plans.

Commit to council establishing a public monitoring framework that shows progress against targets and invites feedback on the progress.

Establish a social investment advisory group to tackle social issues for people and neighbourhoods resulting in resilient communities.

Introduce all papers requiring decisions from council to have a section on environmental impacts and risks for council consideration.

Continue to invest in nature based solutions including planting and maintaining our gullies and enhancing our wetland areas.

Reduce emissions through planning that supports sustainable travel and housing choices, including cycling, walking and public transport.

Upgrade stormwater systems to build resilience by using bigger pipes and storage facilities to cope with increased extreme weather events.

Replace short-term political planning with long-term planning to protect limited resources and the environment.

Build civic readiness for emergency response ensuring residents, organisations and businesses are prepared to respond effectively.

Build climate resilience and fit-for-purpose infrastructure to handle extreme weather events including storm water systems.

Invest in stormwater systems and stop banks 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 the council on core local services, not climate activism.

Reduce global warming by cutting the hot air coming out of the council by having fewer committee meetings.

Remove speed bumps that cause more emissions by forcing people to slow down and speed up.

Stop buying electric vehicles for the council fleet because rare-earth mineral mining does more harm than internal combustion engine cars.

Aim for a community-wide net-zero city and galvanise the community, including businesses, to take on this challenge.

Improve civil defence readiness through better coordination and community education.

Prioritise essential infrastructure upgrades to prepare for flooding and natural disasters.

Support affordable resilience projects that protect residents without driving up rates.

Design, build and maintain robust infrastructure that can handle the most extreme weather and survive many natural disasters.

Protect against cyberattacks and solar activity risks by avoiding over-reliance on internet-connected or controlled infrastructure.

Use realistic modelling to predict risks and prevent policy-based evidence-making being used to justify schemes such as managed retreat.