Waitematā Local 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.
Partner with mana whenua to continue to protect and improve the biodiversity of the Hauraki Gulf.
Support water improvement schemes such as the Western Isthmus Water Quality Improvement Programme, and extend these to other initiatives.
Support environmental initiatives, such as the Waitematā Greenways Plan, and local initiatives at weed/pest control, such as Grey Lynn Park.
Support policies to ensure that raw sewage does not enter into the harbour and surrounding beaches.
Recommend current mask policy be abandoned as it is a large contributor to land and sea pollution.
Fight for the removal of fluoridation in our drinking water supplies, as this is a well known poison, yet they are still doing it.
Oppose the sale of water services to the government and keep it in local control. Stop the Three Waters theft.
Oppose the forced amalgamation of Auckland's water resources planned under the Three Waters approach.
Expand Pest Free Auckland plans and increase funding for local board initiatives to reduce pest plants and animals at a local level.
Incentivise long-term, effective water conservation measures for residential, commercial and industrial users.
Advocate for more composting and food waste opportunities for apartment dwellers who have zero opportunities for appropriate disposal.
Support the establishment of more community gardens in the city centre for those who do not have access to private gardens or balconies.
Committed to working with mana whenua partners in the nurturing and improvement of our natural landscapes, waterways and green spaces.
Develop the Western Springs Recycling and Education Centre we and other boards have provided for resource recovery and education purposes.
Continue to support and help fund over 1216 volunteer hours provided by community groups with biodiversity projects and weed/pest control.
Continue working with community groups and Watercare actively to clean up the Waipāpa, Newmarket and other streams and Judges Bay.
Prevent pollution of our harbours by eliminating the discharge of sewerage.
Inform the public on why wastewater, stormwater, and tapwater has had a lack of long-term maintenance funding and capital investment.
Inform the public on how upstream pine conversion and terrestrial agriculture contributes to downstream sedimentation and poor vis.
Create closer networking with body corporates (building managers) to coordinate organic and inorganic waste collection and separation.
Investigate measures addressing raw sewage entering the harbour and surrounding beaches and whether they have been effective or not.
Review which Covid policies have had a negative effect on the environment, both on land and sea.
Guarantee the principle of water remaining the property of the people of NZ, with clearly defined rights of ownership and decision making.
Partner with tangata whenua to develop restoration plans for natural environments such as improving the biodiversity of the Hauraki Gulf.
Effective action to reduce pollution of water, air and land, including prioritising effective regulatory enforcement by Auckland Council.
Support projects that protect and clean up our waterways including our harbours, beaches, coastal areas, streams and their catchment areas.
Continue to help fund the circa 1216 volunteer hours from community groups with biodiversity projects and weed and pest control alongside council.
Continue working with community groups and Watercare actively to clean up the Waipāpa, Newmarket and other streams and Judges Bay.
Develop the Western Springs Recycling and Education Centre we and other boards have provided for resource recovery and education purposes.
See that ordinary New Zealanders are not penalised for the sins of the big polluters.
Review all policies with an eye to ensuring there is complete transparency and that common sense be not sacrificed for dogmatic assertions.
Continue working with community groups and Watercare to support waterway restoration projects including Waipāpa, Waipāruru and Newmarket streams.
Support initiatives that enable our local communities to deliver weed and pest control, such as the "No Mow" project in Grey Lynn Park.
Partner with mana whenua to develop restoration plans for natural environments such as improving the biodiversity of the Hauraki Gulf.
Support and fund projects focusing on planting, stream restoration, pest control, learning about and monitoring the natural environment.
Reduce waste by funding repair cafes, local composting, e-waste collection and advocate for waste plans for all construction projects.
Support biodiversity by providing wildlife habitats in streets, gardens, parks (including no-mow areas), homes, waterways and coastal zones.
Prioritise stormwater/wastewater separation and electrification of public transport.
Partner with mana whenua to continue to protect and improve the biodiversity of the Hauraki Gulf.
Support water improvement schemes such as the Western Isthmus Water Quality Improvement Programme, and extend these to other initiatives.
Support environmental initiatives, such as the Waitematā Greenways Plan, and local initiatives at weed/pest control, such as Grey Lynn Park.
Support policies to ensure that raw sewage does not enter into the harbour and surrounding beaches.
Recommend current mask policy be abandoned as it is a large contributor to land and sea pollution.
Fight for the removal of fluoridation in our drinking water supplies, as this is a well known poison, yet they are still doing it.
Oppose the sale of water services to the government and keep it in local control. Stop the Three Waters theft.
Oppose the forced amalgamation of Auckland's water resources planned under the Three Waters approach.
Expand Pest Free Auckland plans and increase funding for local board initiatives to reduce pest plants and animals at a local level.
Incentivise long-term, effective water conservation measures for residential, commercial and industrial users.
Advocate for more composting and food waste opportunities for apartment dwellers who have zero opportunities for appropriate disposal.
Support the establishment of more community gardens in the city centre for those who do not have access to private gardens or balconies.
Committed to working with mana whenua partners in the nurturing and improvement of our natural landscapes, waterways and green spaces.
Develop the Western Springs Recycling and Education Centre we and other boards have provided for resource recovery and education purposes.
Continue to support and help fund over 1216 volunteer hours provided by community groups with biodiversity projects and weed/pest control.
Continue working with community groups and Watercare actively to clean up the Waipāpa, Newmarket and other streams and Judges Bay.
Prevent pollution of our harbours by eliminating the discharge of sewerage.
Inform the public on why wastewater, stormwater, and tapwater has had a lack of long-term maintenance funding and capital investment.
Inform the public on how upstream pine conversion and terrestrial agriculture contributes to downstream sedimentation and poor vis.
Create closer networking with body corporates (building managers) to coordinate organic and inorganic waste collection and separation.
Investigate measures addressing raw sewage entering the harbour and surrounding beaches and whether they have been effective or not.
Review which Covid policies have had a negative effect on the environment, both on land and sea.
Guarantee the principle of water remaining the property of the people of NZ, with clearly defined rights of ownership and decision making.
Partner with tangata whenua to develop restoration plans for natural environments such as improving the biodiversity of the Hauraki Gulf.
Effective action to reduce pollution of water, air and land, including prioritising effective regulatory enforcement by Auckland Council.
Support projects that protect and clean up our waterways including our harbours, beaches, coastal areas, streams and their catchment areas.
Continue to help fund the circa 1216 volunteer hours from community groups with biodiversity projects and weed and pest control alongside council.
Continue working with community groups and Watercare actively to clean up the Waipāpa, Newmarket and other streams and Judges Bay.
Develop the Western Springs Recycling and Education Centre we and other boards have provided for resource recovery and education purposes.
See that ordinary New Zealanders are not penalised for the sins of the big polluters.
Review all policies with an eye to ensuring there is complete transparency and that common sense be not sacrificed for dogmatic assertions.
Continue working with community groups and Watercare to support waterway restoration projects including Waipāpa, Waipāruru and Newmarket streams.
Support initiatives that enable our local communities to deliver weed and pest control, such as the "No Mow" project in Grey Lynn Park.
Partner with mana whenua to develop restoration plans for natural environments such as improving the biodiversity of the Hauraki Gulf.
Support and fund projects focusing on planting, stream restoration, pest control, learning about and monitoring the natural environment.
Reduce waste by funding repair cafes, local composting, e-waste collection and advocate for waste plans for all construction projects.
Support biodiversity by providing wildlife habitats in streets, gardens, parks (including no-mow areas), homes, waterways and coastal zones.
Prioritise stormwater/wastewater separation and electrification of public transport.
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