Rising temperatures do not mean nicer weather. Instead, the weather will become more extreme and more unpredictable. A changing climate affects our economies, our built environments, our cultures, our health, our lifestyles, and the ecosystems and natural world that surrounds us. We are seeing and experiencing these effects now. Generations to come will continue to feel the impacts. For Council’s work, a changing climate will impact services to our communities.

Increases in extreme weather and sea level rise (SLR) will impact our stormwater drainage schemes, our flood management systems, our roading and pathways, and our water supply schemes. It may also impact our domains, reserves, and parks.

In the following graphic are some of Kaipara’s projected climate change impacts and implications. Keep in mind that these are not all the impacts and implications. They represent what a changing climate could mean for Kaipara environment and communities.

Source: Kaipara ki tua – Climate Smart Strategic Framework by Kaipara District Council: www.kaipara.govt.nz/climate-change/kaipara-ki-tua