Puketāpapa 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, drainage and sponge areas to absorb water, protecting communities from flooding and severe weather.
Support ongoing recovery work in the wake of the 2023 Anniversary Floods, particularly in helping residents navigate council systems.
Work with emergency management to promote public education around resilience, severe weather and navigating the response.
Advocate for a paid position that will support and liaise between community groups running community food gardens.
Increase visibility of signage for existing cycle paths.
Engage with community groups to support strategies for a plastic-free Puketāpapa.
Commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions as a priority working alongside council officials to achieve the goal.
Commit with council to be well prepared for civil defence, including further education for local communities.
Take action on adapting to climate change and support initiatives with council.
Improve resilience to intense storms by creating more space for water, naturalising streams, street trees and roadside plantings.
Reduce emissions by creating transport choices, supporting public transport, cycling and walking and reducing dependence on cars.
Support funding of localised emergency responses to ensure people have close proximity to support they need when disasters hit.
Improve cycleways and active transport options around schools.
Improve flood management infrastructure in key areas of neighbourhoods hit hardest by flooding.
Support locally led initiatives to preserve nature such as Friends of Oakley Creek, Friends of Wairau Stream and Friends of Waikowhai.
Encourage the board to adopt green and eco-friendly practices wherever possible.
Ensure the board helps families, businesses and communities transition to more climate friendly practices.
Promote initiatives that educate and raise awareness about disaster preparedness and build community resilience.
Lower carbon emissions by enabling more public and active transport options and focusing housing development along key transport corridors.
Improve flood resilience by increasing permeability through daylighting streams, enhancing street planting and expanding green spaces.
Support funding to ensure communities can adapt to mitigate the risks of climate change and provide ongoing support in emergencies.
Invest in stormwater, drainage and sponge areas to absorb water, protecting communities from flooding and severe weather.
Support ongoing recovery work in the wake of the 2023 Anniversary Floods, particularly in helping residents navigate council systems.
Work with emergency management to promote public education around resilience, severe weather and navigating the response.
Advocate for a paid position that will support and liaise between community groups running community food gardens.
Increase visibility of signage for existing cycle paths.
Engage with community groups to support strategies for a plastic-free Puketāpapa.
Commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions as a priority working alongside council officials to achieve the goal.
Commit with council to be well prepared for civil defence, including further education for local communities.
Take action on adapting to climate change and support initiatives with council.
Improve resilience to intense storms by creating more space for water, naturalising streams, street trees and roadside plantings.
Reduce emissions by creating transport choices, supporting public transport, cycling and walking and reducing dependence on cars.
Support funding of localised emergency responses to ensure people have close proximity to support they need when disasters hit.
Improve cycleways and active transport options around schools.
Improve flood management infrastructure in key areas of neighbourhoods hit hardest by flooding.
Support locally led initiatives to preserve nature such as Friends of Oakley Creek, Friends of Wairau Stream and Friends of Waikowhai.
Encourage the board to adopt green and eco-friendly practices wherever possible.
Ensure the board helps families, businesses and communities transition to more climate friendly practices.
Promote initiatives that educate and raise awareness about disaster preparedness and build community resilience.
Lower carbon emissions by enabling more public and active transport options and focusing housing development along key transport corridors.
Improve flood resilience by increasing permeability through daylighting streams, enhancing street planting and expanding green spaces.
Support funding to ensure communities can adapt to mitigate the risks of climate change and provide ongoing support in emergencies.
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