New Plymouth District Council
Environment
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.
Environment
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 the strengthening of water infrastructure and retention.
Maintain the ownership and management of Three Waters in the hands of local bodies.
Explore approaches to waste management and disposal.
Commit to zero waste – this obviously encompasses recycling and procurement. We need to provide appropriate incentives for citizens to act.
Work with local schools, businesses and ratepayers to improve understanding of the issues and encourage local action.
Support current central government's Three Waters reforms as the best way forward regarding water.
Support businesses to reduce commercial waste.
Ensure that urban growth does not impact on the biodiversity of our native flora and fauna.
Providing excellent drinking water quality is an essential council service. The council must continue its drive to keep water quality high.
Accelerate the council's 'planting our place' initiative.
Support the strengthening of water infrastructure and retention.
Maintain the ownership and management of Three Waters in the hands of local bodies.
Explore approaches to waste management and disposal.
Commit to zero waste – this obviously encompasses recycling and procurement. We need to provide appropriate incentives for citizens to act.
Work with local schools, businesses and ratepayers to improve understanding of the issues and encourage local action.
Support current central government's Three Waters reforms as the best way forward regarding water.
Support businesses to reduce commercial waste.
Ensure that urban growth does not impact on the biodiversity of our native flora and fauna.
Providing excellent drinking water quality is an essential council service. The council must continue its drive to keep water quality high.
Accelerate the council's 'planting our place' initiative.
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