Outcome Five: Built Hanga

Embed sustainable project management practices aligned with international best practice throughout the lifecycle of capital projects to reduce environmental impacts and enhance long-term sustainability.

Embed best practice carbon management standards, such as PAS 2080:2023, into all stages of infrastructure planning and delivery to track, reduce, and manage whole-of-life carbon in major capital works projects.

Embed climate resilience into infrastructure strategic planning and engineering codes of practice to future proof for a changing climate.

Partner with the Better Building Working Group to implement a comprehensive education and outreach programme that empowers the community and building industry to adopt climate smart, resilient, and healthy construction practices.

Implement eco-design principles, low-impact construction methods, and renewable energy integration in Council-led building projects to minimise environmental impact, enhance resilience, improve long-term efficiency, and reduce operation costs.

Implement the Water Demand Management Plan to encourage responsible and efficient water use, helping safeguard our pristine sources for future generations.

Develop and implement integrated stormwater catchment management plans across the district to ensure a science-based, nature-positive approach to stormwater management. 

Collaborate with Kāi Tahu, WAI Wānaka, Mana Tāhuna, Friends of Lake Hayes, ORC and others to accelerate catchment -scale planning and community-led initiatives that enhance freshwater health, biodiversity, and climate resilience.