Matamata-Piako 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.
Commit to and approve the current draft strategic climate change policy which encompasses disaster relief and the role of civil defence.
Understand the risks of climate change on the district and make informed decisions on the impacts and costs on the ratepayer.
Work collaboratively with other councils to use regional data to improve the district's readiness.
Clarify climate change issues and research all the facts. Electric car sales are plummeting.
Ensure honesty, transparency and accurate information for decision making. Ratepayers' money deserves an honest return.
Focus on earthquake resilience and address the big issue of older buildings in Te Aroha, including the current library.
Continue to endorse and support civil defence stakeholders and provide resources as needed to assist in their efforts.
Make sure that council resources are fit for purpose and do not impose any extra cost to the ratepayers.
Use practical solutions to solve problems quickly and without the political theatrics, applying common sense to solve problems.
Commit to and approve the current draft strategic climate change policy which encompasses disaster relief and the role of civil defence.
Understand the risks of climate change on the district and make informed decisions on the impacts and costs on the ratepayer.
Work collaboratively with other councils to use regional data to improve the district's readiness.
Clarify climate change issues and research all the facts. Electric car sales are plummeting.
Ensure honesty, transparency and accurate information for decision making. Ratepayers' money deserves an honest return.
Focus on earthquake resilience and address the big issue of older buildings in Te Aroha, including the current library.
Continue to endorse and support civil defence stakeholders and provide resources as needed to assist in their efforts.
Make sure that council resources are fit for purpose and do not impose any extra cost to the ratepayers.
Use practical solutions to solve problems quickly and without the political theatrics, applying common sense to solve problems.
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