Kaipātiki Local Board
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.
Invest in stormwater systems and stop banks to protect homes, businesses and communities from severe weather.
Remove emissions considerations from all council decisions and consent and prioritise value for money.
Stop wasting ratepayers' money on emissions cuts and focus on core local services, not climate activism.
Continue climate action initiatives including implementation of solar and decommissioning of boilers at leisure centres.
Support greening of Kaipātiki through increasing tree canopy coverage to help mitigate the loss of trees due to development.
Support initiatives to decrease the amount of impermeable surfaces in flood plains and increase planting to minimise flooding.
Adapt to climate change and manage earthquake risks to ensure safety of residents. As a Board member I will look into it.
Ensure commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while taking into account businesses to maintain jobs and transition to green energy.
Ensure coordination between civil defence, emergency management and Kaipatiki Board in the event of flash floods caused by storm floods.
Conduct localised assessments of climate vulnerability and resilience across critical assets, including schools, healthcare, community and transport.
Develop business continuity plans and disaster recovery protocols as standing agendas and governance responsibilities after a major event.
Integrate climate adaptation into all planning and investment decisions, prioritising nature-based solutions and green infrastructure.
Future proof Kaipātiki's coastal assets to cope with rising sea levels.
Increase the number of cycle paths in the Kaipātiki Local Board area.
Prioritise natural sun safe coverage in reserve parks and playgrounds.
Deliver stage 1 flood protection at AF Thomas Park alongside golf, and stages 2 and 3 of flood protection to ensure a safer Wairau catchment.
Embed civil defence plans to ensure a more resilient community for all as the community continues to adapt to climate change.
Secure well-managed flood protection to ensure we do not see a repeat of the devastating 2023 floods.
Advocate for environmental targeted rate to fund climate resilience infrastructure and bush track storm damage repairs.
Expand community climate programmes and support volunteer groups protecting kauri forests from dieback disease spread.
Support implementation of shoreline adaptation plans and investigate stormwater detention facilities to protect against flooding.
Protect coastal environments and improve storm water management to reduce pollution and mitigate climate-related risks like erosion.
Restore native bush and biodiversity through support of organisations such as Pest Free Kaipātiki.
Support infrastructure that encourages low-emission transport options such as electric ferries and buses.
Invest in stormwater systems and stop banks to protect homes, businesses and communities from severe weather.
Remove emissions considerations from all council decisions and consent and prioritise value for money.
Stop wasting ratepayers' money on emissions cuts and focus on core local services, not climate activism.
Continue climate action initiatives including implementation of solar and decommissioning of boilers at leisure centres.
Support greening of Kaipātiki through increasing tree canopy coverage to help mitigate the loss of trees due to development.
Support initiatives to decrease the amount of impermeable surfaces in flood plains and increase planting to minimise flooding.
Adapt to climate change and manage earthquake risks to ensure safety of residents. As a Board member I will look into it.
Ensure commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while taking into account businesses to maintain jobs and transition to green energy.
Ensure coordination between civil defence, emergency management and Kaipatiki Board in the event of flash floods caused by storm floods.
Conduct localised assessments of climate vulnerability and resilience across critical assets, including schools, healthcare, community and transport.
Develop business continuity plans and disaster recovery protocols as standing agendas and governance responsibilities after a major event.
Integrate climate adaptation into all planning and investment decisions, prioritising nature-based solutions and green infrastructure.
Future proof Kaipātiki's coastal assets to cope with rising sea levels.
Increase the number of cycle paths in the Kaipātiki Local Board area.
Prioritise natural sun safe coverage in reserve parks and playgrounds.
Deliver stage 1 flood protection at AF Thomas Park alongside golf, and stages 2 and 3 of flood protection to ensure a safer Wairau catchment.
Embed civil defence plans to ensure a more resilient community for all as the community continues to adapt to climate change.
Secure well-managed flood protection to ensure we do not see a repeat of the devastating 2023 floods.
Advocate for environmental targeted rate to fund climate resilience infrastructure and bush track storm damage repairs.
Expand community climate programmes and support volunteer groups protecting kauri forests from dieback disease spread.
Support implementation of shoreline adaptation plans and investigate stormwater detention facilities to protect against flooding.
Protect coastal environments and improve storm water management to reduce pollution and mitigate climate-related risks like erosion.
Restore native bush and biodiversity through support of organisations such as Pest Free Kaipātiki.
Support infrastructure that encourages low-emission transport options such as electric ferries and buses.
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