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.
Work with the other councillors plus community to come up with workable plans that work.
Lobby for funding for biodiversity and pest control. Work with community to have these projects implemented.
Lobby on an education strategy and funding to reduce household and business waste.
Support residents to reduce waste, which also reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Create corridors for native flora and fauna to thrive, which also benefits residents who can enjoy the urban wild spaces and species.
Support planting activities throughout the city, which increase habitat for native animals and help protect against erosion and flooding.
Work with the other councillors plus community to come up with workable plans that work.
Lobby for funding for biodiversity and pest control. Work with community to have these projects implemented.
Lobby on an education strategy and funding to reduce household and business waste.
Support residents to reduce waste, which also reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Create corridors for native flora and fauna to thrive, which also benefits residents who can enjoy the urban wild spaces and species.
Support planting activities throughout the city, which increase habitat for native animals and help protect against erosion and flooding.
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