Timaru 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.
Have an insulated new build with double glazing and solar power. Use an electric car that is home charged. Recycle and see Timaru as green.
Make new houses rate free in the first year to draw people to Timaru. Build new housing that is environmentally friendly and attracts people.
Stop rates from increasing. Initiate council conversations with ministers and find rates solutions urgently.
Build greater resilience throughout the community in preparation for climate change.
Support including electrification loans as part of the ratepayer assistance scheme in the Timaru district.
Cut council's carbon footprint by investing in low-emission, energy-efficient facilities and renewable energy.
Maintain strong district-wide well coordinated civil defence emergency management readiness with trained staff, volunteers, community hubs and community exercises.
Strengthen coastal, flood and stormwater resilience to protect essential infrastructure.
Have an insulated new build with double glazing and solar power. Use an electric car that is home charged. Recycle and see Timaru as green.
Make new houses rate free in the first year to draw people to Timaru. Build new housing that is environmentally friendly and attracts people.
Stop rates from increasing. Initiate council conversations with ministers and find rates solutions urgently.
Build greater resilience throughout the community in preparation for climate change.
Support including electrification loans as part of the ratepayer assistance scheme in the Timaru district.
Cut council's carbon footprint by investing in low-emission, energy-efficient facilities and renewable energy.
Maintain strong district-wide well coordinated civil defence emergency management readiness with trained staff, volunteers, community hubs and community exercises.
Strengthen coastal, flood and stormwater resilience to protect essential infrastructure.
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