Kaipara 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.
Plan smarter by not building in high-risk areas and investing in drainage, roads and stormwater that can handle extreme weather.
Protect natural defences such as dunes and wetlands because they keep communities safer in floods, storms and droughts.
Strengthen civil defence so locals know the plan and are supported and connected when emergencies happen.
Commit council to climate resilience initiatives led by local groups but funded by council.
Commit council to restricting development in areas prone to flooding and tidal inundation.
Invest in stormwater channels to avoid flooding, seal Kaipara's high-use rural roads and build stopbanks to protect homes and businesses.
Stop wasting ratepayers' money on emissions cuts and support Kaipara focusing on core local services not activism.
Support Kaipara removing emissions considerations from council decisions and consents and prioritising value for money.
Plan smarter by not building in high-risk areas and investing in drainage, roads and stormwater that can handle extreme weather.
Protect natural defences such as dunes and wetlands because they keep communities safer in floods, storms and droughts.
Strengthen civil defence so locals know the plan and are supported and connected when emergencies happen.
Commit council to climate resilience initiatives led by local groups but funded by council.
Commit council to restricting development in areas prone to flooding and tidal inundation.
Invest in stormwater channels to avoid flooding, seal Kaipara's high-use rural roads and build stopbanks to protect homes and businesses.
Stop wasting ratepayers' money on emissions cuts and support Kaipara focusing on core local services not activism.
Support Kaipara removing emissions considerations from council decisions and consents and prioritising value for money.
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