Over the
next 10 years the Northland Regional Council will “invest” $9.2 million of your
money to build community capacity and drive transformational change. They say:
“Building
resilient communities is a priority for Northland Regional Council. It is
central to Nga Taumata o te Moana, our strategy for tackling climate change,
which aims to make Te Taitokerau more resilient and help our region transition
proactively and equitably to a thriving net-zero emissions society before
2050.”
The first tranche of that funding has been awarded to 22 groups, totalling $600,000. Examples of successful projects include:
·
$30,000 for a "Cultural and Nature-Based
Resilience Program for Pakanae 5A Ahuwhenua Trust Community led restoration of
culturally significant land in Hokianga. The goal is to build ecological and
cultural resilience while empowering the local community to take an active role
in adapting to climate change. Project involves planning, engagement, site
preparation, planting, wetland restoration, maintenance.”
·
$66,876 to three Marae in the Far North to fund
the installation of solar panels.
·
$20,000 has been allocated to hold two workshops
and provide a report on “Kai Sovereignty”. They say, “This project will
interview key Northland food system stakeholders, intending to mobilise this
community to collectively drive the development of a regional kai sovereignty
strategy, fundamental for transformational change.”
·
$36,786.39 has been granted to hold four “food
resilience workshops”.
· $30,000 for a Whānau-Led Fruit Orchard
Development, including “Site evaluation, project plan, plant purchases,
equipment hire, fencing materials and installation, training days, planting
days.”
·
$40,000 for the installation of water tanks for those “experiencing significant water
poverty.”
·
$7,127.66 to replace the water tank at the
Morehu Marae.
In a
separate proposal, Te Uri o Hau whānau and three marae are seeking $200,000
over two years to develop climate adaptation plans using a Kaupapa Māori
approach. Funding is being sought from the NRC because the Kaipara District
Council has refused to do so.
Is it transformational change or a handout? This is your rate money. Make your views known when you vote in the October election. Your vote is your voice, and you only get a say once every three years.
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