Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.
Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.
Support community led initiatives that promote biodiversity.
Advocate to council for biodiverse and edible planting in reserve spaces.
Encourage waste minimisation through better recycling, mindful purchasing, and community initiatives to reduce landfill.
Bring forward plantings at Lake Te Koo Utu to assist with filtering the water inflow and improve water quality in the lake and river.
Support the creation of "green corridors" to encourage the bird friendly links between Maungatautari, the river, and town green spaces.
Support community led initiatives that promote biodiversity.
Advocate to council for biodiverse and edible planting in reserve spaces.
Encourage waste minimisation through better recycling, mindful purchasing, and community initiatives to reduce landfill.
Bring forward plantings at Lake Te Koo Utu to assist with filtering the water inflow and improve water quality in the lake and river.
Support the creation of "green corridors" to encourage the bird friendly links between Maungatautari, the river, and town green spaces.
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