Council Climate News
We regularly publish a column called Climate Action, as part of an ongoing series on climate change. We invite voices from the community and other stakeholders, as well as talking about Council and Government initiatives and news. You'll find our Climate Action column here, as well as other news items.
August 2023
Waste not, want less: Climate Action with Hannah Blumhardt
As part of our series on climate change, we chat to Hannah Blumhardt, Reuse Aotearoa Co-Founder and Lead Researcher, about the connection between how we make waste and how making products accounts for 45% of our total greenhouse gas emissions.
June 2023
Top ten tips for reducing your power bill
During winter when those bills are getting high is a good time to look at power use in your home – small changes can make a big difference to your power bill!
June 2023
Warmer Kiwi Homes programme expanded and extended
Nelson City Council has proudly supported the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme since 2014 and we are happy to see that it has been expanded and extended until 2027.
The aim is to assist homeowners and community members most in need to improve the insulation, heating effectiveness, and overall energy efficiency of their homes, while also improving health and reducing emissions through lower electricity consumption. There are still many eligible homes in the Nelson area, so we encourage everyone to see if they qualify.
May 2023
Nelson Tasman Climate Forum invites you to Take the Jump – Tangohia te Peke
The Nelson Tasman Climate Forum invites you to you to Take the Jump – Tangohia te Peke as one of the many ways you can make a difference for the climate in your everyday lives. The Take the Jump campaign as well as many other events are all part of this year's Climate Action Week 26 May to 3 June 2023.
April 2023
Community Climate Action needs you
The Nelson Tasman Climate Forum provides many ways for people interested in climate change to get involved. There are several events coming up including a Climate Action hui and Climate Action Week.
February 2023
New Climate Change Advisory Group
A new Climate Change Advisory Group will work closely with Nelson City Council and community organisations to set the direction for Council's climate change strategy. The strategy will provide a clear vision and long-term objectives to ensure investment is targeted towards projects that will have the greatest impact, and the Group will help to guide priority areas for action by Council and the community.
February 2023
Building in-house emissions measurement capability for iwi
Collaboration and partnerships with iwi is critical to driving sustainable climate change solutions in Te Tauihu.
December 2022
Fostering resilience in our coastal ecosystems
Nelson City Council Environmental Programmes Adviser, Scott Butcher, provides insight on some of the work happening to combat climate change and enhance Nelson’s coastal ecosystems.
September 2022
Latest emission reduction stats highlight areas to focus on
Stats NZ’s latest data release shows a steady reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per capita in Nelson, with data around increasing transport emissions endorsing the direction of plans such as the Active Transport Nelson Strategy and the Te Tauihu Regional Land Transport Plan.
July 2022
Nelson Climate Adaptation: Have your say on how we can build a climate resilient future
Throughout the month of July Council has held a series of webinars and community workshops, seeking the community's views on what you value about living near the coast and Maitai river, and what you feel is important to achieve through our climate change adaptation response. Read the article below to hear some of the feedback we've already received, and don't forget to have your say before this round of feedback closes on 14 August.
June 2022
Explainer: how the SeaRise data affects Nelson City Council projects
Some insight into the new NZ SeaRise data and how it affects current and future Council projects, and adaptation planning.
June 2022
The Emissions Reduction Plan and us
The government recently released Aotearoa New Zealand's first Emissions Reduction Plan outlining actions for achieving our first emissions budget and contributing to global efforts to limit global temperature rise to 1.5˚C above pre-industrial levels.
Guest writer Lindsay Wood, Director Resilienz Ltd. shares his thoughts on the plan and next steps.
May 2022
Building a climate resilient future – together
As part of our series on climate change, Nelson City Council Climate Change Manager, Rachel Pemberton, provides insight on how by working together, we can develop solutions to prepare for the impacts of climate change.
April 2022
Mission Zero, a new initiative from Businesses for Climate Action
Mission Zero is a new initiative launched by Businesses for Climate Action, a local trust dedicated to helping businesses adapt to the challenges and opportunities of climate change.
March 2022
Reduce emissions and save money on your power bill
An important part of Council’s role in responding to climate change is to provide information to our community about opportunities to access funding and grants towards renewable energy or energy efficiency.
February 2022
A model for a better future
The Nelson Tasman Climate Forum is taking a strategic approach to lessen the impact of climate change, influencing others to take action and providing a home to those that are able to donate their time and energy to help influence positive change.
Click on the link to read more from the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum
October 2021
Understanding Nelson's emissions profile
The most up-to-date data from Statistics New Zealand (Stats NZ) separates Nelson household and industry greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from neighbouring Tasman for the first time, allowing a greater understanding of Whakatū Nelson's emissions profile.