Plan for a thriving future
Building flexible approaches to adapt and thrive in the face of a changing climate.
What is a plan for a thriving future?
In a thriving future, individuals, communities, and ecosystems are flourishing and resilient. People enjoy well-being, economic stability, and social equity. Natural environments are healthy and sustainable, supporting biodiversity and providing essential resources. This future is defined by innovation, adaptability, and harmonious coexistence, ensuring long-term prosperity and quality of life for all.
Stories of change
Community
Whangārei 94-year-old on board with the car-free movement
Being car free hasn’t meant losing independence for a Whangārei grandmother. After an injury left 94-year-old Marion Ross unable drive, she turned to Citylink buses to keep up with her active lifestyle. “I enjoy getting out,” Marion says. “I like walking the Loop, fine days, and being amongst people where you can have a conversation.” Marion found Citylink an easy and convenient way to get around.
Plan for a Thriving Future
Turning trash into teachable moments: How EcoSolutions is helping schools rethink rubbish
This is the question posed to students and teachers across Te Taitokerau when the Waste Wise programme comes to their school.
Community
Rolling the dice on climate change
Developed by NIWA and used by councils across Te Taitokerau, a series of "serious games" support climate change understanding and decision-making for all ages.
Community
Hikurangi repo gravity gate opening ceremony
On Friday 31 May 2024, a small group of key stakeholders joined Mayor Vince Cocurullo, Kaumātua Hona Edwards and Project Manager Andrew Carvell at the official opening ceremony of the gravity gate at Hikurangi repo.
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Te Taitokerau Climate Adaptation Strategy
Te Taitokerau Climate Adaptation Strategy is a partnership between all four Northland councils and tangata whenua representatives. Since 2019, we’ve been working together to develop an adaptation plan that will protect our people, places and cultural identity
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