The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
We are now well and truly into autumn. Maybe the odd chilly day will give you a chance to have your say on a range of plans that represent significant investments in our city.
Ihave referred to the Long- Term Plan as investing in the future. I am aware of calls for austerity in the wake of Covid-19. However, under-investment in our key infrastructure simply passes on the problems and costs to future generations.
We need a balanced approach. And that’s why we are asking for feedback on a draft Climate Change Strategy at the same time. We need to act together. These two documents are critically important; they will help shape how our city grows and develops in the next decade and how we respond to the challenges and opportunities of climate change.
We know from our experience over the past decade that we need to plan for the unexpected. We have established a good track record of building on what we know and adapting to challenges we face.
In many respects we are a new city with new infrastructure and community facilities that exceed what a city our size would expect. That is the legacy of investment decisions made in the wake of a crisis. The legacy of the investment in relationships has also paid off.
We are at a turning point and we need your feedback to help us invest wisely. Visit ccc.govt.nz to have your say.
