Te wāhi ki ngā hapori Role of communities

​Together Aucklanders’ collective actions along with new policy, infrastructure, services and technology can move us towards a sustainable future.

This means we need to work together to strengthen and support community-based initiatives that reduce emissions and build community resilience The ability of a system, community or society to handle and recover from hazards in a fast, efficient way. This includes risk management to protect and restore basic services and functions.  in a fair way.

Community agencies, groups, neighbours, schools, marae The enclosed space in front of a wharenui (meeting house) where people gather. , local boards and workplaces can all drive individual and systemic changes we need to achieve a resilient, low carbon future for all.

Together Aucklanders’ collective actions can move us towards a sustainable future.

• Organising local meetings, workshops, marches
• Creating local climate action and resilience plans
• Starting local projects to reduce emissions and strengthen community connection.

The Community and coast priority of this plan outlines the actions we will collectively undertake to help Aucklanders reduce their  carbon footprint The amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of a particular individual, organisation, or community.  and prepare for the changes we face into the future.

Auckland Council, communities, schools and workplaces are already starting to take climate action. From local community-led initiatives, local environment and recycling centres, to self-help home audit tools and community grants, there is momentum we can build upon.

See our climate action and resilience initiatives and find out what you can do.

• Environment centres: EcoMatters and Kaipatiki
• Emergency preparedness: Auckland Emergency Management (Resources available in English as well as in Māori, Samoan, Tongan, Hindi, Simplified Chinese, etc.)
• Watercare's Water For Life

• Enviroschools
• Experiential Learning Centres

• Live Lightly – Tips to save money, live well and care for the planet
• FutureFit – Find out your impact on the planet and choose actions to reduce it
• Retrofit your Home
• Eco Design Advisory Service
• Home Energy Audit toolkits
• Homefit

• Make the most of waste
• Community recycling centres
• Compost Collective
• Para Kore ki Tāmaki