SUPPLIED Climate Karanga Marlborough chairman Budyong Hill has called for the Marlborough District Council to declare a climate emergency. READ MORE:* Marlborough will not be rushing 'climate emergency' declaration* Christchurch City Council declares climate emergency to protect future generations* Havelock water systems vulnerable to sea level riseMayor John Leggett said on Friday Marlborough didn't need to be among the first councils to declare a climate emergency. Environment Canterbury made history on May 16 when councillors voted to declare climate change an emergency. Nelson then became the first city in the country to declare climate change an emergency. "There is no mention in the annual plan for the mitigation of climate change and looking at climate change adaptation," Wood said.

Source: Stuff June 04, 2019 01:52 UTC