Waiheke 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.
Electrify transport ferries by 2029 and public transport fleet. Implement the Waiheke 10 year transport plan.
Install micro hubs and solar panels on all council buildings.
Support the goals of the Waiheke climate action plan.
Champion efforts to ban bottom trawling and fully support the Hākaimangō-Matitia Marine Reserve.
Promote local energy resilience via a pathway to full solar power for Waiheke.
Strengthen emergency management plans and invest in stormwater infrastructure and culverts.
Back wetland protection, dune planting, pest control and community renewable energy on Waiheke.
Push for resilient infrastructure and strong community-led disaster preparedness plans.
Protect ecosystems as the first line of defence against climate change.
Bolster energy independence through solar energy to create Waiheke energy grid and seek ways to create affordable purchase options.
Strengthen natural disaster preparedness by ensuring robust systems are in place, engaging and informing more community members.
Support return of unused infill sites to wetlands to reduce flooding and fund plants on dunes, hillsides and fields for structural integrity.
Electrify transport ferries by 2029 and public transport fleet. Implement the Waiheke 10 year transport plan.
Install micro hubs and solar panels on all council buildings.
Support the goals of the Waiheke climate action plan.
Champion efforts to ban bottom trawling and fully support the Hākaimangō-Matitia Marine Reserve.
Promote local energy resilience via a pathway to full solar power for Waiheke.
Strengthen emergency management plans and invest in stormwater infrastructure and culverts.
Back wetland protection, dune planting, pest control and community renewable energy on Waiheke.
Push for resilient infrastructure and strong community-led disaster preparedness plans.
Protect ecosystems as the first line of defence against climate change.
Bolster energy independence through solar energy to create Waiheke energy grid and seek ways to create affordable purchase options.
Strengthen natural disaster preparedness by ensuring robust systems are in place, engaging and informing more community members.
Support return of unused infill sites to wetlands to reduce flooding and fund plants on dunes, hillsides and fields for structural integrity.
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