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.
Establish a program to transform residential streets into "living streets". Low-speed environments, more tree cover and safe crossing points.
Ensure our infrastructure is ready for the removal of chlorine across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
Support local environmental groups, empowering them to improve the natural environments in our neighbourhoods.
Ensure we have the best quality, chlorine-free water by better maintenance of our infrastructure.
Implement the 'Greening the East' plan across other areas of the city so we have increased tree canopy and greener communities.
Commit to seeing Christchurch increasing the city's tree cover and seeing progress with OARC.
Continue the work of the Greening of the East project for the inner city east.
Work with mana whenua on cleaning the city's waterways to reduce waste and other water pollutants.
Establish a program to transform residential streets into "living streets". Low-speed environments, more tree cover and safe crossing points.
Ensure our infrastructure is ready for the removal of chlorine across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
Support local environmental groups, empowering them to improve the natural environments in our neighbourhoods.
Ensure we have the best quality, chlorine-free water by better maintenance of our infrastructure.
Implement the 'Greening the East' plan across other areas of the city so we have increased tree canopy and greener communities.
Commit to seeing Christchurch increasing the city's tree cover and seeing progress with OARC.
Continue the work of the Greening of the East project for the inner city east.
Work with mana whenua on cleaning the city's waterways to reduce waste and other water pollutants.
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