Technical support for climate adaptation planning in Whangaruru-Oakura catchment.
Whangarei District Council (WDC), co-designing with Ngātiwai Trust Board (NTB), seeks a consultant team to deliver technical services for the Whangaruru–Oakura Community Adaptation Planning (CAP) pilot project. The project aims to develop responses to manage current and future climate risks in one of the most vulnerable catchments in Whangārei, which is recovering from recent severe weather. Responsibilities include supporting project governance, community engagement and facilitation, conducting risk assessments, evaluating adaptation options, and drafting the Community Adaptation Plan. The final plan must be delivered to Council for endorsement by end of June 2028. Suppliers must have proven experience in adaptation planning pathways, iwi-hapū and community engagement, governance and facilitation, risk assessment, adaptation solutions design, optioneering, and evaluation.