Climate change will affect different parts of our district in different ways and at different times. We know that the average global temperature and sea levels will rise, and weather patterns will change with extremes such as rain, wind, and drought becoming more intense. These changes will affect our lives – what we can grow, where we can build, how we move goods and people, our health, and the natural environment.

Ōpōtiki District Council understands the importance and urgency of action to both reduce the impacts of climate change by preventing or reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and be ready for the impacts of climate change now and in the future (adaptation).

We need to work together to ensure that we, as a community, understand our roles, prepare and take action for climate change.

What is Council doing?

  • Waste Minimisation Plan

    Every 6 years council is required to create a Waste Minimisation Plan which sets out how Council believes we, as a community, should be managing and minimising the waste in the district - not just household waste, but the waste from our businesses and industries too.

  • Climate change commission

    The Climate Change Commission was formed as a result of the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Act 2019. The Commission provides independent, evidence-based advice to the Government on climate issues. In 2021, the Commission consulted with the public on its first advice to government and Ōpōtiki District Council provided a submission.

What can I do?

Each individual and household can also take action to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Get an idea of the impact of your lifestyle on our planet and see how your everyday actions can make a difference on the FutureFit website.

Calculate your emissions with FutureFit

This interactive online tool lets you calculate your carbon footprint and identify actions you can take to reduce it.