Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board
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.
Keeping our waterways clean, ensuring our drinking water is as free of toxins as WHO recommends. We are a wetland, so appropriate planting.
Ecological solutions to pest control. Bees are essential. No use of pesticides. Companion planting in reserves. Planting days in community.
Bottle recycling separate from other recyclables in 'yellow' bin, to encourage recycling. Separate collection days. Biodegradable options.
Advocate for local and national legislation to prevent waste entering the system. Focus on improving re-use of goods and our recycling ability.
Protect and enhance local waterways and wetlands and provide native flora and fauna corridors whilst providing flood protection areas.
Support the protection of our drinking water supply from over-usage, chlorine, nitrates and infiltration of saltwater into the aquifers.
Keep our water supply pure and free of additives. Water is the second most important key to life after air. Don't mess with it.
Active pest management in green spaces to encourage return of native species, especially along the Avon River green space.
Right size our rubbish bins. Too much recyclable and green material is going into the red bin.
Funding for better wastewater and stormwater systems to reduce the likelihood of cross-contamination.
Native planting within the red-zoned areas of our ward to create areas of biodiversity.
A program to clean and revitalise our waterways to make them habitable and safe to be around.
Ensuring safe drinking water across Christchurch and wider Canterbury.
Creating living streets to grow biodiversity in all communities, and community patrol programme to reduce anti-social activities in areas.
Supporting local environmental groups, empowering them to improve the natural environments in our neighbourhoods.
Keeping our waterways clean, ensuring our drinking water is as free of toxins as WHO recommends. We are a wetland, so appropriate planting.
Ecological solutions to pest control. Bees are essential. No use of pesticides. Companion planting in reserves. Planting days in community.
Bottle recycling separate from other recyclables in 'yellow' bin, to encourage recycling. Separate collection days. Biodegradable options.
Advocate for local and national legislation to prevent waste entering the system. Focus on improving re-use of goods and our recycling ability.
Protect and enhance local waterways and wetlands and provide native flora and fauna corridors whilst providing flood protection areas.
Support the protection of our drinking water supply from over-usage, chlorine, nitrates and infiltration of saltwater into the aquifers.
Keep our water supply pure and free of additives. Water is the second most important key to life after air. Don't mess with it.
Active pest management in green spaces to encourage return of native species, especially along the Avon River green space.
Right size our rubbish bins. Too much recyclable and green material is going into the red bin.
Funding for better wastewater and stormwater systems to reduce the likelihood of cross-contamination.
Native planting within the red-zoned areas of our ward to create areas of biodiversity.
A program to clean and revitalise our waterways to make them habitable and safe to be around.
Ensuring safe drinking water across Christchurch and wider Canterbury.
Creating living streets to grow biodiversity in all communities, and community patrol programme to reduce anti-social activities in areas.
Supporting local environmental groups, empowering them to improve the natural environments in our neighbourhoods.
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