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.
Continue to support Three Waters implementation, including effective process checks and balances. We cannot afford the status quo.
Support local conservation, eg Owhango Live and ensure that DOC maintains the local conservation estate efficiently and effectively.
Develop better processes to reduce waste including formal processes for soft plastics and discouraging single use plastic containers.
Create a refinery for food waste to be converted into dried pallets for animal feed. This reduces unnecessary waste at our refuse depots.
Create portable versatile tracks that can be relocated without permanently damaging wildlife.
Create a holding tank from the storm water drains to be used for irrigation during the dry season.
Continue to support Three Waters implementation, including effective process checks and balances. We cannot afford the status quo.
Support local conservation, eg Owhango Live and ensure that DOC maintains the local conservation estate efficiently and effectively.
Develop better processes to reduce waste including formal processes for soft plastics and discouraging single use plastic containers.
Create a refinery for food waste to be converted into dried pallets for animal feed. This reduces unnecessary waste at our refuse depots.
Create portable versatile tracks that can be relocated without permanently damaging wildlife.
Create a holding tank from the storm water drains to be used for irrigation during the dry season.
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