Bay of Plenty Regional 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.
Enhance biodiversity by supporting pest and weed management programmes, restoring native habitats and protecting vulnerable ecosystems.
Improve environmental monitoring and reporting so communities have transparent, accessible information on air quality and biodiversity health.
Strengthen enforcement and compliance measures to reduce pollution, minimise waste and ensure environmental standards are adhered to.
Commit to biodiversity projects through planting, reforestation and pest eradication, including working with local organisations.
Continue and sustain pest eradication programmes for forests and waterways including enforcement and compliance, eg golden clam.
Establish and action a plan to fix the diversion wall and weir on Lake Rotoiti as a long-term fix to support health and water quality.
Maintain tangible support for clean air and water initiatives across the region.
Support all research and science with appropriate funding to address biodiversity and ongoing pest eradication across the region.
Support and enhance enforcement and compliance.
Create pest management programs that gain community buy-in and government support, and work with other groups to achieve long-term results.
Enhance biodiversity by supporting pest and weed management programmes, restoring native habitats and protecting vulnerable ecosystems.
Improve environmental monitoring and reporting so communities have transparent, accessible information on air quality and biodiversity health.
Strengthen enforcement and compliance measures to reduce pollution, minimise waste and ensure environmental standards are adhered to.
Commit to biodiversity projects through planting, reforestation and pest eradication, including working with local organisations.
Continue and sustain pest eradication programmes for forests and waterways including enforcement and compliance, eg golden clam.
Establish and action a plan to fix the diversion wall and weir on Lake Rotoiti as a long-term fix to support health and water quality.
Maintain tangible support for clean air and water initiatives across the region.
Support all research and science with appropriate funding to address biodiversity and ongoing pest eradication across the region.
Support and enhance enforcement and compliance.
Create pest management programs that gain community buy-in and government support, and work with other groups to achieve long-term results.
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