I've found the IAF / ISO guidance for auditors, which helped a lot.

I've asked the client to raise the question at a senior management meeting and make sure it's minuted. I've asked them to then do a customer survey, and check with their other stakeholders / interested parties.

But since they do work for the council, and councils are all affected by climate change, I don't think that there will be an option to deny any requirements.

So we will most likely be going through the clauses listed in the IAF guide and checking what is required. Including adding climate change to the scope of the business.

Covering safety issues will include recognising that climate related hazards (hot weather, cold weather, wind and storms etc) will have to adjust as the climate changes. And that the emergency and continuity plans will have to cope with more frequent storms, cyclones and weather events.

I believe one of the fundamental points of difference between the Aussies(and the Poms) and New Zealand’s performance lies full square at the door of the Regulator.

The provision of clear unambiguous guidance ( backed up by science and data), robust enforcement and a well resourced inspectorate naturally results in good outcomes.

We have a very long way to go

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