In partnership with Emergency Management Otago, accelerate the growth and capability development of Community Resilience Groups to ensure communities across the district are well-prepared for major emergency events.
3.3 Community Resilience Groups
Action
Key Initaitives
- Enhance communication and coordination: Launch a dedicated information hub and communications plan to support information sharing, volunteer coordination, and community engagement across the groups.
- Expand emergency training: Continue to provide technical training programmes, such as first aid, Community Emergency Hub management, and essential preparedness skills.
- Increase resilience investments: Accelerate investment in backup power, emergency communication tools, and critical equipment to improve the functionality and preparedness of Community Emergency Hubs.
- Strengthen support for culturally diverse communities: Enhance emergency preparedness across culturally and linguistically diverse communities to ensure inclusive and equitable support during emergency events.
For more information visit www.otagocdem.govt.nz/get-your-community-ready
3.3
Project Details
Investment
What is this?
Investment Value (Estimate)
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<$20k
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$20K - $100K
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$100K - $500K
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>$500K
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To be confirmed/still under review
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Key Partners
Emergency Management Otago, Community Resilience Groups, Central Lakes Trust, Kāi Tahu, New Zealand Red Cross, emergency services, health organisations, local businesses.
Kāi Tahu Value Alignment
Whanaukataka - Family and community focused
Makaakitaka - Hospitality
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3.1Preserving our cultural and natural heritageCollaborate with the Preserving Legacies Project which has selected Tāhuna Glenorchy as an international climate adaptation heritage site. This global initiative, launched in 2023, empowers communities to protect cultural and natural heritage from climate change by providing scientific knowledge and technical training. In March 2025, Tāhuna Glenorchy was officially accepted into the program.
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3.2Ensuring a just transitionStrengthen partnerships between Council, Kāi Tahu, local kaupapa Māori organisations, social service providers, Te Whatu Ora, NZ Public Health, and social investment groups to ensure a just and inclusive transition16 to a low-emissions, climate-resilient future. By working alongside iwi, Māori organisations, and community agencies, we aim to better understand and address the social and economic challenges of this transition.
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3.4Community adaptation - Head of the Lake natural hazardsPartner with ORC and Glenorchy community to implement adaptation actions from the Head of the Lake Adaptation Strategy to address the climate-related hazards facing the community at the head of Lake Whakatipu.
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3.5Community adaptation - wildfire hazardsStrengthen wildfire risk reduction efforts across the district to mitigate the increasing threat of wildfires due to climate change. Council will continue implementing proactive measures to protect people, property, and ecosystems from heightened fire risks.
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3.6Strengthen the resilience of our local food systemPartner with the Southern Lakes Kai Collective to implement a strategic roadmap of projects and initiatives to develop a more resilient, sustainable and community-driven local food system.
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3.7Exploring Kaupapa Māori food projectsSupport Kāi Tahu and local kaupapa Māori organisations in strengthening food sovereignty for iwi, protecting mahika kai sites and practices, and embedding mātauraka Kāi Tahu to promote sustainable harvesting practices.