Policies

Compare the parties’ positions on the key issues this election. Explore their policies and see how closely they align with your own views and priorities.

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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.

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  • Increase biodiversity immensely in every landscape from street verges to gardens across all farms and restoration areas.

  • Reduce Reuse Recycle Repair Recovery Parks. Educate as widely as possible and heavily tax the consumerist industries including all packaging.

  • Ensure resource centres are built in each town to reduce solid waste in landfill by 50% within two years. Process organic waste in district.

  • Review council waste contracts for refuse transfer stations. Integrate with community-owned resource centres to reduce waste volumes.

  • Respect local solutions for pest control. Support those on the ground who have been doing it successfully for years.

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