Climate Change

Climate Change Strategy 2025-30

The Carterton District Council Climate Change Strategy 2025-30 was approved in April 2025. This work is the basis for Council’s climate action in the medium term – thank you to everyone who contributed to its development.

We know that climate change will have significant impacts on lives within the Carterton District – not just those who reside here, but also those who work in and visit our district.

Rising temperatures, more hot days, and changing rainfall patterns could impact primary production, water supply, and local businesses. Increased dry spells and extreme weather events may also put pressure on infrastructure, health services, and emergency management systems.

These challenges underscore the need for resilience to be embedded into the decisions we make as council to protect the district’s unique character and support community adaptation.

Download the strategy here.