Auckland Council
Freshwater
The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for regional councils, which play a leading role in managing freshwater in their areas. To this end, regional councils create plans to protect water resources from contaminants and overuse.
Freshwater
The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for regional councils, which play a leading role in managing freshwater in their areas. To this end, regional councils create plans to protect water resources from contaminants and overuse.
Advocate for rainwater tanks in urban development to replace using drinking water for washing clothes and toilet flushing.
Protect, restore and enhance Auckland's water ecosystems, like redeveloping wetlands and daylighting awa where possible.
Uphold principles of Te Mana o te Wai – restoring and preserving balance between water, environment and people.
Commit to improve freshwater quality for Auckland.
Commit to improve waterways by regulating and monitoring stormwater discharges.
Commit to restore ecosystems by looking after wetlands and habitats to support biodiversity.
Advocate for outcome-focused solutions based on evidence, ie plans supporting ways to reuse water wisely while reducing wastage.
Restore the wellbeing of natural waterways by reducing sediment, untreated sewage discharge and contaminants from entering the waterways.
Support the Water Quality targeted rate including a 'catchment' approach, mountains to sea, investing in long-term water source protection.
Protect existing wetlands to promote biodiversity against the threat of encroachments and climate change.
Continue to fund community groups to plant riparian margins and water quality initiatives, such as inanga spawning sites.
Continue to support Swimsafe water quality monitoring.
Advocate for rainwater tanks in urban development to replace using drinking water for washing clothes and toilet flushing.
Protect, restore and enhance Auckland's water ecosystems, like redeveloping wetlands and daylighting awa where possible.
Uphold principles of Te Mana o te Wai – restoring and preserving balance between water, environment and people.
Commit to improve freshwater quality for Auckland.
Commit to improve waterways by regulating and monitoring stormwater discharges.
Commit to restore ecosystems by looking after wetlands and habitats to support biodiversity.
Advocate for outcome-focused solutions based on evidence, ie plans supporting ways to reuse water wisely while reducing wastage.
Restore the wellbeing of natural waterways by reducing sediment, untreated sewage discharge and contaminants from entering the waterways.
Support the Water Quality targeted rate including a 'catchment' approach, mountains to sea, investing in long-term water source protection.
Protect existing wetlands to promote biodiversity against the threat of encroachments and climate change.
Continue to fund community groups to plant riparian margins and water quality initiatives, such as inanga spawning sites.
Continue to support Swimsafe water quality monitoring.
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