Kāpiti Coast 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.
Adopt resilience policies to climate change.
Have effective civil defence policies and plans linked to the NDMP given the increasing risks of extreme weather events.
Lead the reduction of greenhouse gases through both council operational processes and messaging.
Uphold the High Court's recognition of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga's customary marine title in all coastal management decisions.
Establish a fund for the restoration of marae, papakāinga, urupā and wāhi tapu damaged by extreme weather events and coastal erosion.
Prohibit seabed mining, oil and gas exploration, and bottom trawling in the Kāpiti Coast.
Investigate Kāpiti Coast District Council becoming a unitary authority council to bring environment and transport solutions back to local decision makers.
Make it easier for homeowners to protect beachfront land and others living by waterways or ponding areas to mitigate flooding.
Encourage business and residents to adopt clean and green technology.
Adopt resilience policies to climate change.
Have effective civil defence policies and plans linked to the NDMP given the increasing risks of extreme weather events.
Lead the reduction of greenhouse gases through both council operational processes and messaging.
Uphold the High Court's recognition of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga's customary marine title in all coastal management decisions.
Establish a fund for the restoration of marae, papakāinga, urupā and wāhi tapu damaged by extreme weather events and coastal erosion.
Prohibit seabed mining, oil and gas exploration, and bottom trawling in the Kāpiti Coast.
Investigate Kāpiti Coast District Council becoming a unitary authority council to bring environment and transport solutions back to local decision makers.
Make it easier for homeowners to protect beachfront land and others living by waterways or ponding areas to mitigate flooding.
Encourage business and residents to adopt clean and green technology.
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