Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Create urban green spaces and parks to reduce the urban heat island effect, improve air and water quality and provide for future generations.

Restore coastal wetland ecosystems to mitigate climate change with blue carbon, buffer flooding and erosion and support biodiversity.

Support the many community groups and projects that work tirelessly to improve biodiversity, water and air quality and pest management.

Elevate activities to combat pollution.

Enhance biodiversity and elevate pest management.

Improve environmental monitoring and compliance.

Apply more carrot and less stick with enforcement as the goodwill of landowners is needed to jointly achieve environmental objectives.

Assist landowners with pest destruction efforts by helping with advice and materials.

Provide advice on pollution reduction and mitigation methods.