Mayor of Taupō
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.
Advocate for a sensible carbon credit system that does not negatively impact ratepayers for no gain.
Commit to civil defence emergency readiness including current operational plans and community preparedness for natural disasters.
Ensure council planning tools identify and avoid zoning in hazard areas affected by climate change including flood and compromised areas.
Avoid virtue signalling with climate emergencies and wasting ratepayers money on policies that make no difference at all.
Ensure emergency management staff are adequately trained and resourced in the event of a natural disaster.
Leave climate change to central government as it is central government's responsibility.
Advocate for a sensible carbon credit system that does not negatively impact ratepayers for no gain.
Commit to civil defence emergency readiness including current operational plans and community preparedness for natural disasters.
Ensure council planning tools identify and avoid zoning in hazard areas affected by climate change including flood and compromised areas.
Avoid virtue signalling with climate emergencies and wasting ratepayers money on policies that make no difference at all.
Ensure emergency management staff are adequately trained and resourced in the event of a natural disaster.
Leave climate change to central government as it is central government's responsibility.
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