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A greener district
Te Whakautu Ahurangi

Climate response

Climate change has altered the way we think about our future. We’re committed to an urgent climate response and building a sustainable district.

Our Climate Action Framework looks at how to reduce our emissions by changing the way we do things, like introducing electric vehicles or LED streetlights, as well as how we adapt to the effects of climate change such as preparing for rising sea levels and coastal erosion.

We’re working to embed climate change into our operations and plans, and are planning community engagement to find out how we can better support the district to become a Sustainable Lifestyle Capital.

Current activities and initiatives include:

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Climate action framework

In 2019 we adopted a Climate Action Framework to lead our climate response, followed by a District-Wide Emissions Reduction Plan in 2023.  We are now working on our Climate Change Adaptation Plan.

View our Emissions Reduction Plan

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Electric vehicles

We are replacing our fleet vehicles with hybrids and electric vehicles as we renew them in order to reduce our fuel use.

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Planting our Place

We will help offset our emissions by planting 34 hectares of NPDC-owned land with native plants to improve biodiversity, meet carbon sequestration targets and create thriving natural environments for future generations.

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Just Transition

Taking a national leadership role through co-hosting with the Government the Just Transition Summit in May 2019.

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Ara Ake

New Zealand’s National New Energy Development Centre, Ara Ake being established in Taranaki .

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EV charging.

EV Fast Charging Framework

NPDC has adopted an EV Fast Charging Framework that aims to help increase the number of fast chargers in the district, through providing guidance to potential operators. 

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H2 Taranaki

Supporting the development of the hydrogen economy through H2 Taranaki.

Read the H2 Taranaki roadmap

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Zero Waste

Investing $21m over the next 10 years towards Zero Waste, including a new rubbish collection service and trialling innovative ‘plastic asphalt made from yoghurt containers’ on roads.

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LED streetlights

Introducing LED streetlights, reducing carbon emissions by 6,000 tonnes and saving more than $6.5 million in electricity over the next 20 years.

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Internal improvements

Making a number of internal changes such as improving the Wastewater Treatment Plant and wastewater pump stations to significantly reduce electricity and natural gas use.

Climate Change and Sustainability Activities

Our region is at the forefront of climate change adaptation and sustainability, and we are looking at our impact on the planet and making changes to our organisation.

Page last updated: 11:54am Fri 19 September 2025

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