Raglan Community Board

The Raglan Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Waikato District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of eight members: six members elected by voters, and two members from the Waikato District Council.  This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Raglan Community Board election.

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.

  • Ensure council remains ready to respond effectively to any natural disasters, limiting the damage and harm these cause as far as possible.

    Monitor evolving climate change science and its implications for the district and respond with reasoned, balanced caution.

  • Ensure infrastructure is maintained and ready for extreme weather events and upgrade Waitetuna Valley Road as back up access to Raglan.

    Review existing emergency plans and amend if required in consultation with council and community response team.

    Set up communication to keep citizens informed and able to reach the council during any emergency.

  • Find ways to combat coastal erosion.

    Look to positively utilise future climate change in what we produce in food and fibre.

  • Ensure council remains ready to respond effectively to any natural disasters, limiting the damage and harm these cause as far as possible.

    Monitor evolving climate change science and its implications for the district and respond with reasoned, balanced caution.

  • Ensure infrastructure is maintained and ready for extreme weather events and upgrade Waitetuna Valley Road as back up access to Raglan.

    Review existing emergency plans and amend if required in consultation with council and community response team.

    Set up communication to keep citizens informed and able to reach the council during any emergency.

  • Find ways to combat coastal erosion.

    Look to positively utilise future climate change in what we produce in food and fibre.