Auckland Council
Environment and biodiversity
Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.
Environment and biodiversity
Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.
Advocate for stormwater investment to significantly reduce overflows from Te Atatu into the Waitemata Harbour.
Protect the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area and advocate for a dedicated advisory forum for better management and resident engagement.
Embark on a programme of reforestation with at least one large park to be a new urban forest with walking trails and urban tranquillity.
Empower, partner and resource local community groups who understand environmental solutions at a grassroots level.
Enact policy that prioritises the health and wellbeing of the environment to ensure it takes an intergenerational and precautionary approach.
Enhance the natural environment and protect native animals by supporting the Natural Environment targeted rate.
Commit to protect the marine environment and animals by ensuring compliance from commercial and recreational operators.
Commit to protect the environment through protecting native bush by preventing disease and controlling pests.
Commit to reduce waste going to landfill and increase compliance on events where waste needs to be managed and minimised.
Fight for infrastructure to keep beaches safe for swimming and support a healthy moana year-round.
Reduce light and noise pollution in city and continue to protect Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area.
Support volunteer hours provided by community groups, eg on Predator Free Waitākere Ranges, EcoMatters or Manukau Harbour Forum.
Advocate for stormwater investment to significantly reduce overflows from Te Atatu into the Waitemata Harbour.
Protect the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area and advocate for a dedicated advisory forum for better management and resident engagement.
Embark on a programme of reforestation with at least one large park to be a new urban forest with walking trails and urban tranquillity.
Empower, partner and resource local community groups who understand environmental solutions at a grassroots level.
Enact policy that prioritises the health and wellbeing of the environment to ensure it takes an intergenerational and precautionary approach.
Enhance the natural environment and protect native animals by supporting the Natural Environment targeted rate.
Commit to protect the marine environment and animals by ensuring compliance from commercial and recreational operators.
Commit to protect the environment through protecting native bush by preventing disease and controlling pests.
Commit to reduce waste going to landfill and increase compliance on events where waste needs to be managed and minimised.
Fight for infrastructure to keep beaches safe for swimming and support a healthy moana year-round.
Reduce light and noise pollution in city and continue to protect Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area.
Support volunteer hours provided by community groups, eg on Predator Free Waitākere Ranges, EcoMatters or Manukau Harbour Forum.
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