Our climate action activators
Tāmaki Makaurau is uniquely lucky to have climate action activators on the ground across the region — backing communities to lead their own journeys and giving them the spark and support to bring big ideas to life. Our “climate action activators” help bring climate action to life in communities across Tāmaki Makaurau. They know their local areas well, understand the challenges and opportunities each community faces, and are deeply connected to the people they work with.
Delivering Local Board plans
They support the delivery of Local Board Climate Action Plans, which generally set out practical actions Local Boards plan to take over the next three years (and beyond) to support the transition to a zero carbon and climate resilient future.
Catalysing local action
Climate action activators help catalyse local climate action based on local opportunities and community energy. They sometimes work with neighbourhood groups, but also collaborate much more broadly, including with community organisations and a variety of agencies.
Accessing funding
Activators can help groups access funding through the Te Ara Urutau – Climate and Emergency Ready Fund, which is available to all groups (including EcoNeighbourhood groups).
Get in touch
with your climate activator
Find your local activator through your Local Board.
1. Find your Local Board online
Start by finding your Local Board and checking their social media pages (most have active Facebook pages). Find all Local Boards here →
2. Check your Local Board plan
Check your Local Board plan to see if it includes a climate action plan. If so, it should include information about how to get in touch with your local climate action activator. Access Local Board Plans here →
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