This is a policy matrix. It provides an overview of the scope of policy and related action from the international level down to local level. For clarity, it only attempts to illustrate a sample of policy, including some initiatives. Ideally you will be able to have input and we will find better ways to do that. For now, you can leave a comment below.
Climate advocacy | Food and land use | Food waste | |
International | ![]() Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate action UN Framework Convention o Climate Change (Paris Agreement)
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![]() Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on land
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![]() Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero hunger |
National | Stepping stones to Paris and beyond: Climate change, progress, and predictability
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment.
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Political party policies summarised here.
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National Food Waste Prevention Project
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Northland Region | NRC Climate Change page
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Far North District | Far North District Council Long Term Plan (2015 – 2025) (search for frequent climate change references).
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Use of Climate, Soil, and Crop Information for Identifying Potential Land-Use Change in the Hokianga and Western Kaipara Region. | FNDC and Te Tai Tokerau PHO initiatives (example)
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Whangarei District | Whangarei District Council Long Term Plan (2015 – 2025) pg 18 | Food Rescue Northland – Kai Whakaora | |
Kaipara District | Integrated Kaipara Harbour Management Group
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Use of Climate, Soil, and Crop Information for Identifying Potential Land-Use Change in the Hokianga and Western Kaipara Region. | |
Institution/ Organisation | Tāne’s Tree Trust | Whangarei Food for Life | |
Family/ Individual | Engage in conversations about climat change action.
Ask local politicians about where they stand. |
Reduce lawn and increase food plants such as bananas.
Avoid having bare land.
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Monitor the food waste you and your family produce.
Grow more of your own food.
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