That's the initial take on Christchurch City Council's new scheme to address climate change over the next 25 years. The council set out four goals in its draft climate change strategy 2021. The council's draft plan also wanted to better prepare for the impacts of climate change. Hayward said the proposal was the "most jarring example" of the council's lack of "joined up thinking" about climate change. The Christchurch City Council ended public hearings on its draft climate plan last week, and officials are now considering their feedback.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 24, 2021 20:15 UTC