Waitematā 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.
Ensure emergency planning, sensors and communications are fit for purpose and people know what to do, including those in apartments.
Reduce emissions by putting solar on council buildings, electrifying public transport, connecting the cycle network and ensuring safe, walkable streets.
Use urban planning levers to enable more housing with room for trees, away from hazards, and close to public transport, shops and parks.
Listen to all individuals and find common-sense, reasonable solutions that benefit all people, not just single interest groups.
Advocate for the local community to get large governing bodies to assist in future-proofing for disasters and climate change.
Ensure Auckland Council is ready for future emergencies by improving response plans and tailoring them to Waitematā's unique communities.
Invest in green spaces to soak up heavy rains and prevent flooding from future climate change charged weather.
Reduce transport emissions and improve air quality at the local level by delivering better public transport and cycling infrastructure.
Ensure residents are informed of the environmental risks their local areas face and what measures are being taken to alleviate these.
Work with residents to devise means of addressing the impact of climate and environmental challenges locally.
Expand green spaces, street trees and stormwater systems to create climate-resilient neighbourhoods and protect biodiversity.
Reduce emissions by improving public transport, cycling and walking options to give people real alternatives to cars.
Support community preparedness with local emergency hubs, clear plans and resources tailored to Waitematā's diverse communities.
Keep storm water drains clear through regular cleaning and maintenance to reduce the risk of flooding during heavy rain.
Listen to the community affected by weather extremities to ensure better systems.
Protect green spaces, parks, reserves and sports fields that make the city unique.
Commit to cooler, greener streets with more trees, rain gardens and shade to keep neighbourhoods cooler, cleaner and flood-ready.
Strengthen flood protection, emergency plans and local hubs so Waitematā bounces back faster from storms or shocks.
Support local power and local savings through community solar, EV chargers and energy-efficient upgrades that cut bills and emissions.
Ensure a pathway for water by not building where water flows naturally.
Educate the community on the impact of construction and demolition waste and ensure large-scale developers commit to waste diversion.
Explore more regenerative gardening in public spaces and ensure a sustainable ecosystem.
Reduce flooding risks through developing rain gardens that collect stormwater runoff and permeable pavements that let water through.
Strengthen locally responsive emergency management planning for flooding, fire and other natural disasters.
Support a fair transition for workers impacted by climate adaptation efforts, including opportunities for reskilling or upskilling.
Adapt to climate change by upgrading infrastructure, restoring streams and coastal areas, and protecting vulnerable communities from risks.
Cut emissions by investing in better public and active transport and renewable clean energy so Auckland reaches carbon neutrality by 2030.
Strengthen civil defence with better local planning, resilient infrastructure, community hubs, and effective emergency response systems.
Improve flood response and runoff utilising natural elements with strategic design to maintain existing beneficial elements.
Strengthen uptake of electric and continue investment in alternative fuels and educate for stronger public transport usage.
Support green roofing, urban greenspace, additional tree cover and protection in city spaces.
Back local flood protection and climate adaptation projects to keep residents safe in extreme weather.
Promote earthquake strengthening of public buildings and better community civil defence planning.
Support reducing transport and building emissions to make the community greener and healthier.
Ensure emergency planning, sensors and communications are fit for purpose and people know what to do, including those in apartments.
Reduce emissions by putting solar on council buildings, electrifying public transport, connecting the cycle network and ensuring safe, walkable streets.
Use urban planning levers to enable more housing with room for trees, away from hazards, and close to public transport, shops and parks.
Listen to all individuals and find common-sense, reasonable solutions that benefit all people, not just single interest groups.
Advocate for the local community to get large governing bodies to assist in future-proofing for disasters and climate change.
Ensure Auckland Council is ready for future emergencies by improving response plans and tailoring them to Waitematā's unique communities.
Invest in green spaces to soak up heavy rains and prevent flooding from future climate change charged weather.
Reduce transport emissions and improve air quality at the local level by delivering better public transport and cycling infrastructure.
Ensure residents are informed of the environmental risks their local areas face and what measures are being taken to alleviate these.
Work with residents to devise means of addressing the impact of climate and environmental challenges locally.
Expand green spaces, street trees and stormwater systems to create climate-resilient neighbourhoods and protect biodiversity.
Reduce emissions by improving public transport, cycling and walking options to give people real alternatives to cars.
Support community preparedness with local emergency hubs, clear plans and resources tailored to Waitematā's diverse communities.
Keep storm water drains clear through regular cleaning and maintenance to reduce the risk of flooding during heavy rain.
Listen to the community affected by weather extremities to ensure better systems.
Protect green spaces, parks, reserves and sports fields that make the city unique.
Commit to cooler, greener streets with more trees, rain gardens and shade to keep neighbourhoods cooler, cleaner and flood-ready.
Strengthen flood protection, emergency plans and local hubs so Waitematā bounces back faster from storms or shocks.
Support local power and local savings through community solar, EV chargers and energy-efficient upgrades that cut bills and emissions.
Ensure a pathway for water by not building where water flows naturally.
Educate the community on the impact of construction and demolition waste and ensure large-scale developers commit to waste diversion.
Explore more regenerative gardening in public spaces and ensure a sustainable ecosystem.
Reduce flooding risks through developing rain gardens that collect stormwater runoff and permeable pavements that let water through.
Strengthen locally responsive emergency management planning for flooding, fire and other natural disasters.
Support a fair transition for workers impacted by climate adaptation efforts, including opportunities for reskilling or upskilling.
Adapt to climate change by upgrading infrastructure, restoring streams and coastal areas, and protecting vulnerable communities from risks.
Cut emissions by investing in better public and active transport and renewable clean energy so Auckland reaches carbon neutrality by 2030.
Strengthen civil defence with better local planning, resilient infrastructure, community hubs, and effective emergency response systems.
Improve flood response and runoff utilising natural elements with strategic design to maintain existing beneficial elements.
Strengthen uptake of electric and continue investment in alternative fuels and educate for stronger public transport usage.
Support green roofing, urban greenspace, additional tree cover and protection in city spaces.
Back local flood protection and climate adaptation projects to keep residents safe in extreme weather.
Promote earthquake strengthening of public buildings and better community civil defence planning.
Support reducing transport and building emissions to make the community greener and healthier.
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