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.
Support the development of planning policy that avoids, remedies or mitigates adverse effects while promoting good environmental outcomes.
Advocate for improved waste minimisation, working towards a zero-waste district.
Continue supporting rehabilitation from environmental degradation where possible.
Support the development of planning policy that avoids, remedies or mitigates adverse effects while promoting good environmental outcomes.
Advocate for improved waste minimisation, working towards a zero-waste district.
Continue supporting rehabilitation from environmental degradation where possible.
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