Maungakiekie-Tāmaki 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.
Assist and support local communities to find and develop their own sustainable solutions and manage ongoing climate risks.
Strengthen local community networks and initiatives in climate change through adaptation, mitigation and resilience planning and action.
Work towards reducing emissions at a local level as part of the overall national response to building a sustainable future.
Maintain local industrial spaces and utility services and re-open council offices.
Open natural water flows near native plantings and reduce infill housing post the current pause.
Reduce emissions by creating park and ride initiatives over the river and linking Sylvia Park directly to the Southern Motorway.
Commit to reducing emissions by 50% by 2030 and fund and support civil defence to continue prevention and planning.
Continue engaging with mana whenua to obtain mātauranga best practices for te taiao and maintain treaty obligations of kaitiakitanga.
Prioritise community engagement, climate change education and systemic change in housing, transport and energy in the area.
Advocate for improved water infrastructure and waterway restoration to ensure communities are resilient to flooding.
Support initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions including improved public transport and safer, more connected active transport options.
Support urban design that enables working, shopping and socialising locally to reduce reliance on cars and reduce carbon emissions.
Assist and support local communities to find and develop their own sustainable solutions and manage ongoing climate risks.
Strengthen local community networks and initiatives in climate change through adaptation, mitigation and resilience planning and action.
Work towards reducing emissions at a local level as part of the overall national response to building a sustainable future.
Maintain local industrial spaces and utility services and re-open council offices.
Open natural water flows near native plantings and reduce infill housing post the current pause.
Reduce emissions by creating park and ride initiatives over the river and linking Sylvia Park directly to the Southern Motorway.
Commit to reducing emissions by 50% by 2030 and fund and support civil defence to continue prevention and planning.
Continue engaging with mana whenua to obtain mātauranga best practices for te taiao and maintain treaty obligations of kaitiakitanga.
Prioritise community engagement, climate change education and systemic change in housing, transport and energy in the area.
Advocate for improved water infrastructure and waterway restoration to ensure communities are resilient to flooding.
Support initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions including improved public transport and safer, more connected active transport options.
Support urban design that enables working, shopping and socialising locally to reduce reliance on cars and reduce carbon emissions.
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