Read more: Original post on RNZ
The Hauraki District Council says it will take urgent action on climate change, but won’t declare a climate emergency.
A child explores the interactive room, the Climate Converter, part of an exhibition on climate change at Te Papa in Wellington. Photo: Copyright: Jack Fisher / Te Papa
The Extinction Rebellion Waihi group asked the council to declare an emergency for Hauraki District at a recent meeting.
Yesterday the council agreed to recognise the urgency of addressing climate change and fast-track its programme aimed at addressing the issue.
