This Climate Action Plan marks an important step towards implementing Council’s commitment to a thriving environment. By enhancing resilience, mitigating the effects of climate change, and promoting sustainability, we can work together to prepare for the challenges ahead.
We recognise that climate change can feel overwhelming. However, by having a clear plan, we can leverage the information available to address its impacts effectively. This is a priority for our community, as evidenced by the increasing frequency of weather events that have affected lives across New Zealand. In Horowhenua, we have experienced floods, droughts, tornadoes, and other extreme events that have necessitated emergency responses.
Council adopted the Climate Action Plan 2024 at the 27 November Council Meeting.
Climate Action Plan 2024 | He Mahere Mahi Mō te Āhuarangi(PDF, 8MB)
This action plan aims to unify local knowledge, science, and mātauranga Māori to empower the Horowhenua community and future generations. It draws on local insights and partnerships to effectively address the challenges posed by a changing climate.
The plan is a guide for Horowhenua District Council (Council), to work together with our communities to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change. Our objective is to inform climate actions to enable durable solutions to environmental change.
We look to engage in bold conversations with our partners, Tangata Whenua and Mana Whenua and community to guide the decision-making process, and act on the contents of this plan.
Embracing partnerships and perspectives, the plan will work to respond to climate risk and protect the environment. A thriving Horowhenua relies on a balanced relationship between Te Taiao (the environment) and its people. The plan outlines approach to safeguard our natural environment while preparing for the impacts of climate change on our community, infrastructure, and economy.
By adopting a kaitiakitanga (guardianship) approach, this plan supports the sustainability of our district for current and future generations, promoting collaboration that respects and values all voices in our community.
Ko au te taiao, ko the taiao ko au.
I am the environment, the environment is me.
Iwi and Hapū partners
Council as Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi partners recognises our role in upholding the principles of Te Tiriti/The Treaty, through protecting Te Taiao and Taonga, especially from the heightened impact of climate change for Māori.
In developing climate action in Horowhenua, we will work in partnership with tangata whenua and mana whenua to learn and understand local impact. This understanding will be developed both within and embedded through the Climate Action Plan, and also alongside the plan as whanaungatanga (working together) occurs.
Manawatū-Whanganui Climate Change Action Plan | Mahere Hurihanga Āhurangi Manawatū-Whanganui
The Climate Action Joint Committee has developed the Manawatū-Whanganui Climate Change Action Plan / Mahere Hurihanga Āhuarangi Manawatū-Whanganui.
The plan is about understanding how we best work together in response to climate change. It recommends actions councils should be taking individually, and identifies initiatives best progressed jointly.
View the Horizons Regional Council's Climate Action Joint Committee webpage
Wellington Regional Leadership Committee - Regional Emissions Reduction Plan 2024
On Tuesday 19 March 2024, the Wellington Regional Leadership Committee formally approved Te Mahere ā-Rohe Whakaheke Tukunga 2024-2030 | The Regional Emissions Reduction Plan 2024-2030, and endorsed the plan for action.
The focus of the Regional Emissions Reduction Plan is on sectors and areas that provide significant opportunities for regional approaches.
Read more in the Wellington Regional Leadership Committee's Regional Emissions Reduction Plan | Te Mahere-ā-Rohe Whakaheke Tukunga 2024-2030