Can you lose some carbon weight? The brainchild of Auckland Council and Wellington City Council, FutureFit works much like a fitness app but instead of tracking your steps, you’re tracking your carbon footprint! Lighten the load on papatūānuku In their own words, “FutureFit provides a snapshot of your impact on the planet, and helps you Read more “Get FutureFit”
Reducing fossil fuel consumption at home is a significant step towards a more sustainable future. Here are some practical ways to reduce your reliance on fossil fuels by minimising home power use, along with resources specific to New Zealand. Easy, low-cost actions There are things you can do immediately to save money right away. Here Read more “Switching Your Home to Clean Energy”
Restoring nature has many benefits, including flood mitigation or drought protection, habitat creation as well as absorbing carbon from the atmosphere and helping to reduce climate change
When a natural disaster hits, there may be little or no warning. All communities may need to take care of themselves for up to three days before help can arrive. A Community Response Plan (CRP) is a proactive way to help to ensure there are measures in place for the community to look after itself. Read more “Community Response Plannning”
Part of being resilient is recognizing the risks we face and being prepared for the worst-case scenario. Being prepared ensures everyone in your household knows the risks and what to do in an emergency, having plans and the necessary supplies before you need, but also about knowing how to communicate in an emergency. Councils in Read more “Household Emergency Preparedness”
There are a wide range of climate change impacts, and some many impact you directly or more indirectly in the future. Taking time to understand the impacts of a changing climate on your home, family and work could help you make better decisions now and in the future.
We all use fossil fuels – if not directly then indirectly through the things we buy or the food we eat. The first step for everyone is to check your carbon footprint and understand how you can reduce it.
Te Taitokerau Climate Adaptation Strategy is a partnership between all four Northland councils and tangata whenua representatives, adopted by Councils in April 2022.
