Whangārei 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.
With my farming background, I know there are concerns about the future of our environment.
I want to create a mayoral task force to focus on environmental issues, as happens in other cities.
We need to make sure our own backyard is clean, then work with agencies to address identified problems.
Commit to Council Policies for Climate change, where/why/who – bring answer back to the Ward.
Establish strong ties with Civil Defence, What are council policies, are they strong/weak/controlled.
Continue to educate our residents about climate change and lead by example where appropriate.
Change our zoning rules and restrict building sites on flood zone land.
Invest funding in projects that the communities ask for that have a high support in the district.
With my farming background, I know there are concerns about the future of our environment.
I want to create a mayoral task force to focus on environmental issues, as happens in other cities.
We need to make sure our own backyard is clean, then work with agencies to address identified problems.
Commit to Council Policies for Climate change, where/why/who – bring answer back to the Ward.
Establish strong ties with Civil Defence, What are council policies, are they strong/weak/controlled.
Continue to educate our residents about climate change and lead by example where appropriate.
Change our zoning rules and restrict building sites on flood zone land.
Invest funding in projects that the communities ask for that have a high support in the district.
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