Climate Resilience
Top 10 Questions for Northland Candidates (2025)
Climate Resilience
What practical actions will you push for to prepare Northland for climate change impacts (e.g., flooding, coastal erosion)?
To demonstrate how the website will display candidate responses, I’ve provided sample answers to the same questions. While I’m not a candidate in the local elections, I’ve included my own responses and photo as an example. My name has been omitted to avoid any confusion.
Please answer the question, but limit your answer to 750 characters:
Candidates Name:
*Candidates Name*
Nature-Based Flood Protection
Restore wetlands & mangroves as natural buffers. Implement stormwater gardens in flood-prone urban areas
Coastal Adaptation
Work with communities on managed retreat plans for at-risk coastal areas. Set clear erosion setback lines for new developments
Future-Proofed Infrastructure
Raise road levels in flood zones. Upgrade stormwater systems using climate projection data
Community Preparedness
Create local response teams with training & resources. Develop early warning systems for extreme weather
We must act now using both traditional knowledge and modern science to protect Northland's future.