Fellow Thames Coromandel blogger Bill Barclay has commented on the timid climate action taken by central government and the difficulty of getting progress on the climate crisis at a regional level. This prompted me to consider what has been achieved by the Waikato Regional Council Climate Action Committee in the past 12 months.
Read More »Thames-Coromandel Mangrove Bill Withdrawn
Thames-Coromandel District Council’s Mangrove Management Bill sponsored by local MP Scott Simpson has been quietly withdrawn.
Read More »Waikato Regional Council’s Climate Emissions Down by 35%
Waikato Regional Council has reduced its gross emissions by 35% since the 2016-17 base year and is on track to meet its target of 70% CO2e reductions compared to the base year by 2030.
Read More »Trial Bus Loop for Whitianga?
Last week I gave a presentation to a public meeting in Whitianga to discuss the potential for a public transport bus loop service within the township.
Read More »Waikato Regional Council sets out climate action roadmap
Waikato Regional Council has unanimously approved a Climate Action Roadmap to guide internal activities, budget planning and opportunities to work with iwi partners, territorial authorities and other key stakeholders for a climate-resilient Waikato.
