Policies

The only policy I am standing on is greater openness, honesty and transparency from Queenstown-Lakes District Council.

Building and construction and organic waste are huge issues. We need to incentivise the building sector and organise compost collection.

Research water issues in the great lakes – we need the data to support the need to protect the water – without it we have no evidence.

Stop using glyphosate sprays all over the district's reserve land and commons. Glyphosphate massively reduces biodiversity.

Advocate for sufficient funding and staff capacity to implement the Queenstown-Lakes District Council Climate and Biodiversity Plan.

Advocate for funding for low toxicity, low emission, biodiversity-enhancing methods of pest, weed, and grass management.

Propose a review of all rules, policies and codes that influence the scale, location and quality of stormwater flows and discharges.

New waste management strategies to screen products brought into the region. e.g. Only buying bottles of one colour, to enhance re-usability.

New waste management strategies to reuse waste locally, building relationships in community for micro-manufacturing using waste.

Work with food growers in the region, empowering them to diversify their food product range and distribute portions locally.

Ensure existing QLDC policies relating to the environment are up to date and being applied consistently.

Look at areas where environmental policies and the Climate and Biodiversity Plan can compliment each other for greater effect.

Allow QLDC to be proactive in managing control of pest species in conjunction with Otago Regional Council.