Mayor of Waitaki
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.
Maximise environmental effectiveness of council's recreational and amenity land to enhance biodiversity and reduce adverse runoff effects.
Implement predator-free zones through school initiatives to educate for the preservation of wildlife free from predation.
Prioritise protection of significant landscapes, especially where water catchments are an important feature.
Increase equitable access to reserves across Waitaki – creating reserves where there are none, and planting native forestry for wildlife.
Continue programs to reduce waste and encourage recycling and reuse. Enable affordable access to waste services which reduce household costs.
Work with communities, Otago Regional Council and Environment Canterbury to improve water quality. Improve wastewater treatment, and progress Hampden wastewater scheme.
Maximise environmental effectiveness of council's recreational and amenity land to enhance biodiversity and reduce adverse runoff effects.
Implement predator-free zones through school initiatives to educate for the preservation of wildlife free from predation.
Prioritise protection of significant landscapes, especially where water catchments are an important feature.
Increase equitable access to reserves across Waitaki – creating reserves where there are none, and planting native forestry for wildlife.
Continue programs to reduce waste and encourage recycling and reuse. Enable affordable access to waste services which reduce household costs.
Work with communities, Otago Regional Council and Environment Canterbury to improve water quality. Improve wastewater treatment, and progress Hampden wastewater scheme.
Mayor
Compare the mayoral candidates in your area
Local council
Compare the candidates for your city or district council
Regional council
Compare the candidates for your regional council
Local board
Compare the candidates for your local or community board