Get an overview of the context of climate adaptation for councils, including adaptive pathways planning and the changing policy environment.

In this webinar, we want you to understand the range of ways community members may be affected by rising waters and adaptation processes, including the potential for injustice and unequal outcome.

During this webinar, you'll learn about the differences between standard council consultation processes and engagement for climate adaptation. We'll also discuss what engagement means and why it is important to start early and engage widely.

The Resource Legislation Amendment Act 2017 (RLAA) introduces significant changes to the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), which are intended to improve alignment and integration across the resource management system, enable more proportional and adaptable processes, and promote robust, durable decision-making. The changes to the RMA include, but are not limited to, new plan-making pathways, housing related changes (consents), increased Māori Participation/Mana Whakahono a Rohe, new national direction - National Planning Standards, and the removal of financial contribution provisions. These changes will have an impact on all territorial, regional and unitary authorities’ strategic and operation policies, and elected officials have an important role in making and reviewing a range of these policies.

As the supreme award winner, Cambridge Community Board had the opportunity to record and share their great work story with the whole Community Board audience via an EquiP produced webinar. You'll hear in-depth about this great news story, and perhaps consider how you might able to provide similar excellent outcomes for your community.