The new coalition government has moved to undo some good climate policy and take Aotearoa back to the past. These policy moves are: Scrapping the Clean Car Discount Raising speed limits Stopping cycling and walking infrastructure developments Removing or reducing environmental protections Winding back progress on policy diversity (mātauranga Māori). These policies will hamper our … Continue reading Climate change and the great lurch backwards
Category: Local Government
Could WHANGĀREI be a Biophilic City?
Biophilia is our attraction to other forms of life manifested in a desire to commune with nature. The energy we put into our pets, our gardens, and the recreational activities that immerse us in nature are the places where this deep human need is met. Plants add huge value aesthetically and contribute to our well-being … Continue reading Could WHANGĀREI be a Biophilic City?
Congratulations to Carol Peters and Anna Murphy
The recent local body elections are a win for climate action. Congratulations to Climate Change Tai Tokerau Northland Trust trustees Carol Peters and Anna Murphy for their election to Whangarei District Council (WDC) seats. Carol was also elected to the Northland DHB. This is Anna’s second term on the Whangarei District Council. She represents the Hikurangi Coastal Ward and is a staunch supporter for … Continue reading Congratulations to Carol Peters and Anna Murphy
In a time of governance failure, citizens’ powerful imagination will be a much-needed boost
Photo credit: "My life through a lens" on Unsplash. (This article was first published 27 June 2019 at catherinemikenn.com). On June 27, Whangārei residents (led by local group Extinction Rebellion) were the latest to publicly address a meeting of their District Council and make an impassioned call to declare a climate emergency. Affected citizens are optimistic that in … Continue reading In a time of governance failure, citizens’ powerful imagination will be a much-needed boost
Climate Action Tai Tokerau 