Tararua 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.
Continue upgrading rural roads to be resilient in the case of extreme weather events as funding permits.
Recognise the differing environs of coastal, rural and urban areas that each have specific needs to take into account for future development.
Cut council-controlled emissions while saving rates, including reducing fleet sizes and vehicles and lowering building related expenditure.
Keep people safe and keep heritage and main-street buildings viable while supporting small businesses and building owners and fast track consents.
Reduce risk from floods, landslides, drought and wind events and protect people, roads, water and livelihoods.
Prepare Tararua for climate impacts by securing water, restoring wetlands and mapping flood zones to protect people, land and infrastructure.
Strengthen roads, improve emergency communications and train Tararua locals to stand ready for any crisis together.
Support electric vehicles, expand solar and offer home solar grants to make Tararua a leader in clean energy and practical climate action.
Lobby for bridge replacements after the destruction caused by cyclone Gabriel.
Lobby for farmers so common sense re-enters the conversation and does not cripple local farmers.
Lobby government for funding where able to address earthquake strengthening risks losing the local character of townships.
Continue upgrading rural roads to be resilient in the case of extreme weather events as funding permits.
Recognise the differing environs of coastal, rural and urban areas that each have specific needs to take into account for future development.
Cut council-controlled emissions while saving rates, including reducing fleet sizes and vehicles and lowering building related expenditure.
Keep people safe and keep heritage and main-street buildings viable while supporting small businesses and building owners and fast track consents.
Reduce risk from floods, landslides, drought and wind events and protect people, roads, water and livelihoods.
Prepare Tararua for climate impacts by securing water, restoring wetlands and mapping flood zones to protect people, land and infrastructure.
Strengthen roads, improve emergency communications and train Tararua locals to stand ready for any crisis together.
Support electric vehicles, expand solar and offer home solar grants to make Tararua a leader in clean energy and practical climate action.
Lobby for bridge replacements after the destruction caused by cyclone Gabriel.
Lobby for farmers so common sense re-enters the conversation and does not cripple local farmers.
Lobby government for funding where able to address earthquake strengthening risks losing the local character of townships.
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