Porirua City declared a climate emergency in June 2019, and we launched a three-year Climate Change Strategy, Rautaki o Te Ao Hurihuri in December 2020.
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We know that we need to act now, while thinking long term. We need to work with our communities to build a strong, just, equitable and resilient Porirua for the future.
The most recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) tells us that
In 2022 the launch of the draft National Adaptation Plan and the Emissions Reduction Plan, signalled a focus in Aotearoa on reducing emissions and preparing for our changing climate.
Porirua City Council is committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050. Our Climate and Environmental Planning team is leading the implementation of our climate change strategy.
Our current focus areas on our path to net zero include:
We’re also working to better understand the impacts of climate change on our region so that we can prepare and adapt, through the Wellington Regional Climate Change Impact Assessment.
Our team will be working with Porirua’s communities to develop a longer-term climate action plan. The plan will focus on the Porirua we want for ourselves and future generations. Our diverse, youthful and compact communities give us opportunities to create positive change that is bold, innovative, energising and inspiring.
If you are interested in being involved in our climate action and/ or development of our plan, please email [email protected].
In 2022, we worked with Toitū Envirocare to identify and measure Porirua City Council’s key emission sources:
In July 2023, Council endorsed the Pathway to Emissions Reduction which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Council facilities by 30% by 2030. These projects will deliver a range of additional benefits including increased organisational resilience and reduced operational costs longer term.
We will continue to work over the coming years to identify other opportunities for greenhouse gas emissions reduction and offsetting to ensure we can meet our net zero target by 2050.
Project | Project details |
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Electric Vehicles (EVs) and charging stations |
Council vehicles to be replaced with EVs when suitable at their end of life to reduce emissions from transport. Installation of EV charging infrastructure at council buildings to support decarbonisation of council vehicles. |
Gas boiler conversion to heat recovery systems |
Decarbonising Council facilities by replacing gas boiler systems with electric heat pump and heat recovery technology. Three sites have been confirmed for replacement so far: Cannons Creek Pool, Pātaka and the Aquatic Centre at Te Rauparaha Arena. |
Construction and Demolition Facility |
Currently being investigated as part of a regional initiative. This will divert salvageable materials from the landfill and encourage their reuse in the community. It will reduce demand for new materials and unnecessary waste at the landfill. Which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |
Organic waste diversion |
Currently being investigated as part of a regional initiative. This initiative will divert organic waste from the landfill and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |
Solar Projects |
Approved by Council for investigation to determine viability and cost effectiveness. |
Our team will be working with Porirua’s communities to develop a longer-term climate action plan. The plan will focus on the Porirua we want for ourselves and future generations. Our diverse, youthful and compact communities give us opportunities to create positive change that is bold, innovative, energising and inspiring.
If you are interested in being involved in our climate action and/ or development of our plan, please email [email protected].