Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.
Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.
Resource educational programs, such as 'Waste Free with Kate' to provide education and advice on waste minimisation and sustainability.
Partner with a NZ cloth nappy business, reducing the up-front cost of reusable nappies, making them more accessible to low income families.
Support the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary as a solution to restore wildlife and highlight it as a local tourist destination.
Commit to and support the continued evolution of Nelson's current biodiversity strategy.
Protect Nelson's natural biodiversity landscape while balancing the expansion of Nelson's recreational options and activities.
Increase hunting seasons in areas needing pest reduction to help eradication.
Support community groups working to aid in pest control such as the Deerstalkers Association.
Ensure waste collection bins are available for dog waste in popular dog walking areas.
Continue to support council initiatives that are a response to its declaration of a climate emergency.
Continue to support exisiting council work, and and prioritise efforts to enhance and protect our unique biodiversity.
Support existing waste minimisation projects, build on successes and be open to exploring new options to reduce waste.
Establish indigenous forest on council land in the Maitai catchment that is currently planted in pine forestry.
Further support community groups engaged in biodiversity projects such as trapping, planting, and weeding.
Develop a catchment management plan for the Maitai that also encompasses the Nelson Haven.
Resource educational programs, such as 'Waste Free with Kate' to provide education and advice on waste minimisation and sustainability.
Partner with a NZ cloth nappy business, reducing the up-front cost of reusable nappies, making them more accessible to low income families.
Support the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary as a solution to restore wildlife and highlight it as a local tourist destination.
Commit to and support the continued evolution of Nelson's current biodiversity strategy.
Protect Nelson's natural biodiversity landscape while balancing the expansion of Nelson's recreational options and activities.
Increase hunting seasons in areas needing pest reduction to help eradication.
Support community groups working to aid in pest control such as the Deerstalkers Association.
Ensure waste collection bins are available for dog waste in popular dog walking areas.
Continue to support council initiatives that are a response to its declaration of a climate emergency.
Continue to support exisiting council work, and and prioritise efforts to enhance and protect our unique biodiversity.
Support existing waste minimisation projects, build on successes and be open to exploring new options to reduce waste.
Establish indigenous forest on council land in the Maitai catchment that is currently planted in pine forestry.
Further support community groups engaged in biodiversity projects such as trapping, planting, and weeding.
Develop a catchment management plan for the Maitai that also encompasses the Nelson Haven.
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