Local Government New Zealand conference and Shoreline Adaptation Plans w/ Councillor Julie Fairey: 29th August, 2024

Last week was the annual Local Government New Zealand conference. 

Although Auckland Council voted to leave Local Government New Zealand in March last year, notably at the conference, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he wants councils to “do the basics brilliantly” and not be distracted by “nice-to-haves” and that Cabinet was looking into limiting council expenditure as a result. 

Additionally, Auckland Council is currently seeking public input on the future of coastal management in response to the climate crisis. 

The Council’s Shoreline Adaptation Programme and Plans look at how Council responds to coastal hazards and climate change over the next 100 years.

Producer Sofia caught up with Councillor Julie Fairey about both of these topics.