Auckland Council could join Christchurch, Environment Canterbury and Nelson as it considers declaring a climate emergency. SIMON MAUDE/STUFF Auckland could become the third council to declare a climate change emergency, if the Kāpiti Coast doesn't beat it to it. READ MORE:* Christchurch City Council declares climate emergency to protect future generations* Nelson declares climate emergency* Environment Canterbury applauded for declaring region-wide 'climate emergency'Hulse said it was "timely" for the council to consider declaring a climate emergency, given the number of cities and councils who already had. Environment Canterbury – Canterbury's regional council – made history on May 16 when councillors voted to declare climate change an emergency. Just hours after Environment Canterbury, Nelson became the first city in the country to declare climate change an emergency situation.

Source: Stuff May 24, 2019 07:34 UTC