Dunedin City Council
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.
Commit to eliminate single use cups in Otepoti by the end of 2025.
Encourage households to install stormwater tanks of 2000 l on their properties.
Encourage planting of native trees on public and private land in Otepoti.
Ban the use of set nets in our waters to prevent the extinction of the hoiho.
Ban the use of set nets in our waters to prevent the extinction of the hoiho.
Develop a plan in consultation with local community groups and affected property owners to save the Kaikarae/Kaikorai stream.
Develop a plan, in consultation with local community groups and affected property owners, to save the Kaikarae/Kaikorai Stream.
Increase financial support for existing conservation programmes including the Wildlife Hospital, community rangers and town belt kaitiaki.
Increase financial support for existing conservation programs including the Wildlife Hospital, community rangers and Town Belt Kaitiaki.
Conduct a full review of the Smooth Hill waste dump site saving $92.4 million and implement waste minimisation education to the community.
Contribute to predator-free initiatives and programmes and contribute to the preservation and promotion of Dunedin's wildlife.
Prevent contaminants entering waterways and the harbour.
Oppose building a landfill at Smooth Hill due to significant environmental and financial risk when better options exist.
Put the Smooth Hill money ($92.4 million) into waste minimisation programs and new technology to sort and divert waste away from landfill.
Work closely with the ORC to ensure that environmental protection is paramount, recognising Dunedin's natural environment as perhaps our greatest asset.
Enhance urban green spaces to improve biodiversity and community wellbeing.
Preserve coastal ecosystems by strengthening dune restoration and erosion management.
Support community-led conservation projects with funding and resources.
Ensure clean water unaltered by chemicals like fluoride.
Research less harmful pesticides than 1080 that also affect water quality.
Use a common sense approach to waste management including home composting and using combustible waste to fuel steam for energy production.
Enhance urban green spaces to improve air quality and be enjoyable to all.
Partner with mana whenua to restore natural ecosystems.
Support local environmental and conservation organisations with increased funding.
Develop a waste disposal furnace that creates heat and electricity, and build onshore and offshore wind farms similar to those in Scotland.
Keep the green belt and not sell off the land to developers, making it safe and eradicating pests.
Keep the Three Waters policy as status quo, and keep it in the hands of Dunedin City Council as the ratepayers own this; not for sale.
Adequately fund local predator-free and tree-planting programmes.
Prioritise restoring biodiversity ecosystems in local rohe as an essential defence against climate change.
Protect rare fertile land, such as in Taieri, for food sovereignty, noting only 15% of land nationwide is in land-use category 1, 2 and 3.
Ensure the prevention of pollution of our precious Otago Harbour – the city's jewel in the crown – by measures around runoff and related issues.
Support communities to engage with the circular economy through neighbourhood initiatives, including Buy Nothing, an online tool.
Support the work of Predator Free in removing pests, including certainty around funding to continue their impactful work.
Conduct a rigorous cost-benefit review of all Three Waters projects, including why $65 million is being spent on a complying Waikouaiti system.
Stop the $92 million Smooth Hill landfill and utilise the Winton landfill at half the dump fees and zero cost to council.
Provide targeted support to organisations making walking and biking trails to enhance access to Dunedin's unique hinterland.
Protect water quality and reduce leaks by investing in smart sensor technology across Dunedin's network.
Consult the people on environmental improvements via People's Assemblies.
Make the climate and ecological emergency the first consideration in policy discussions.
Provide public information about the importance of environmental protection.
Commit to meaningful waste minimisation targets.
Ensure that council maintains clean and healthy water supplies and waterways.
Support predator free initiative to help protect native and taonga species from decimation.
Fully commit to funding the aspirations of Predator Free Dunedin, working to protect native biodiversity and strengthen communities.
Fully commit to funding the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital and its work to see thriving wildlife in Ōtepoti and across Aotearoa.
Fully commit to the DCC waste management and minimisation plan as a circular economy is the most logical way to avoid future landfills.
Support existing organisations regarding biodiversity and pest control.
Focus on water infrastructure and prevent Central Government from taking control.
Review animal bylaws around cat ownership, desexing and microchipping.
Continue support for the predator free programme and Halo pest trapping programme to support our unique wildlife to thrive.
Continue to drive and deliver on outcomes in the environment strategy.
Work with communities to educate and resource waste minimisation initiatives and support waste diversion days and recycling hubs.
Actively support and fund local community experts and groups prioritising biodiversity protection, pest control and water and air rejuvenation.
Develop a vision and plan to restore the mauri to Kaikarae Stream to become the plentiful community asset it once was.
Empower mana whenua in upholding tino rangatiratanga over the whenua and natural resources.
Support waste minimisation through new technologies and ideas and stop burying waste in the ground as the only or best option.
Continue to ensure the Peninsular is pest free and protect the wildlife that also call the region home.
Move to wider inclusion of native species in forestry plantings and find a beneficial use for the resulting slash rather than letting it sit.
Bring forward plans for pipe and pump replacements in South Dunedin.
Support cost-effective waste minimisation and management including a review of Class 1 landfill plans.
Support pest control with evidence-based programs.
Encourage commercial forestry plantings with species other than Pinus radiata, particularly high value, less destructive deciduous species.
Examine future requirements for sewage treatment to ensure adequacy, with Mosgiel as a specific issue.
Support disposal at Winton. The Smooth Hill landfill will not be built to current budget or specifications, if it ends up being built at all.
Build a recycling centre at Green Island to process four bins separated waste.
Maintain pest control on Otago Peninsula to remove the last three possums.
Upgrade Green Island wastewater treatment plant as well as proximate pipes, build an extra freshwater line to Mosgiel and build new interceptor.
Continue with the planned Smooth Hill landfill, taking strong waste diversion measures to ensure efficient use of resources and longevity.
End the burning of coal for domestic heating in Dunedin City.
Provide rubbish bins at all places where people walk dogs and at all common beach accesses.
Balance wildlife and tourism by redoing the Destination Management Plan with environment as the number one priority. Ensure regenerative tourism action.
Make waste minimisation easy by supporting inner city recycling with easily accessible recycle hubs.
Plan smart and ensure the council's environment strategy is refreshed. Create an implementation plan with measurable milestones and fast action.
Explore environmental and economic options around waste disposal that are not just burying waste. I don't support Smooth Hill landfill.
Recognise that we are the wildlife capital of New Zealand and continue on the zero carbon 2030 plan.
Support predator free initiatives for the Otago Peninsula and beyond. It can be achieved.
Cut waste by expanding recycling, composting and supporting businesses to embrace circular economy practices.
Protect waterways and ecosystems by stopping environmentally damaging projects like the Smooth Hill landfill.
Focus on the basics, including street cleaning, mowing and care of parks and open spaces.
Invest in wastewater infrastructure so sewerage does not pollute local waterways, harbours and beaches.
Oppose any plan to reduce bin collection frequency and ensure residents receive the reliable services they already pay for.
Expand native tree planting to improve biodiversity and restore habitats.
Protect waterways from pollution through stricter monitoring and enforcement.
Support community-led projects to restore and enhance natural areas.
Advocate for continued support for and expansion of the Halo Project for a pest free Dunedin.
Create new marine wildlife habitat islands to replace nesting displaced by the Te Aka Ōtākou shared path.
Oppose the Smooth Hill landfill site because it is environmentally risky and not supported by the locally affected community.
Commit to eliminate single use cups in Otepoti by the end of 2025.
Encourage households to install stormwater tanks of 2000 l on their properties.
Encourage planting of native trees on public and private land in Otepoti.
Ban the use of set nets in our waters to prevent the extinction of the hoiho.
Ban the use of set nets in our waters to prevent the extinction of the hoiho.
Develop a plan in consultation with local community groups and affected property owners to save the Kaikarae/Kaikorai stream.
Develop a plan, in consultation with local community groups and affected property owners, to save the Kaikarae/Kaikorai Stream.
Increase financial support for existing conservation programmes including the Wildlife Hospital, community rangers and town belt kaitiaki.
Increase financial support for existing conservation programs including the Wildlife Hospital, community rangers and Town Belt Kaitiaki.
Conduct a full review of the Smooth Hill waste dump site saving $92.4 million and implement waste minimisation education to the community.
Contribute to predator-free initiatives and programmes and contribute to the preservation and promotion of Dunedin's wildlife.
Prevent contaminants entering waterways and the harbour.
Oppose building a landfill at Smooth Hill due to significant environmental and financial risk when better options exist.
Put the Smooth Hill money ($92.4 million) into waste minimisation programs and new technology to sort and divert waste away from landfill.
Work closely with the ORC to ensure that environmental protection is paramount, recognising Dunedin's natural environment as perhaps our greatest asset.
Enhance urban green spaces to improve biodiversity and community wellbeing.
Preserve coastal ecosystems by strengthening dune restoration and erosion management.
Support community-led conservation projects with funding and resources.
Ensure clean water unaltered by chemicals like fluoride.
Research less harmful pesticides than 1080 that also affect water quality.
Use a common sense approach to waste management including home composting and using combustible waste to fuel steam for energy production.
Enhance urban green spaces to improve air quality and be enjoyable to all.
Partner with mana whenua to restore natural ecosystems.
Support local environmental and conservation organisations with increased funding.
Develop a waste disposal furnace that creates heat and electricity, and build onshore and offshore wind farms similar to those in Scotland.
Keep the green belt and not sell off the land to developers, making it safe and eradicating pests.
Keep the Three Waters policy as status quo, and keep it in the hands of Dunedin City Council as the ratepayers own this; not for sale.
Adequately fund local predator-free and tree-planting programmes.
Prioritise restoring biodiversity ecosystems in local rohe as an essential defence against climate change.
Protect rare fertile land, such as in Taieri, for food sovereignty, noting only 15% of land nationwide is in land-use category 1, 2 and 3.
Ensure the prevention of pollution of our precious Otago Harbour – the city's jewel in the crown – by measures around runoff and related issues.
Support communities to engage with the circular economy through neighbourhood initiatives, including Buy Nothing, an online tool.
Support the work of Predator Free in removing pests, including certainty around funding to continue their impactful work.
Conduct a rigorous cost-benefit review of all Three Waters projects, including why $65 million is being spent on a complying Waikouaiti system.
Stop the $92 million Smooth Hill landfill and utilise the Winton landfill at half the dump fees and zero cost to council.
Provide targeted support to organisations making walking and biking trails to enhance access to Dunedin's unique hinterland.
Protect water quality and reduce leaks by investing in smart sensor technology across Dunedin's network.
Consult the people on environmental improvements via People's Assemblies.
Make the climate and ecological emergency the first consideration in policy discussions.
Provide public information about the importance of environmental protection.
Commit to meaningful waste minimisation targets.
Ensure that council maintains clean and healthy water supplies and waterways.
Support predator free initiative to help protect native and taonga species from decimation.
Fully commit to funding the aspirations of Predator Free Dunedin, working to protect native biodiversity and strengthen communities.
Fully commit to funding the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital and its work to see thriving wildlife in Ōtepoti and across Aotearoa.
Fully commit to the DCC waste management and minimisation plan as a circular economy is the most logical way to avoid future landfills.
Support existing organisations regarding biodiversity and pest control.
Focus on water infrastructure and prevent Central Government from taking control.
Review animal bylaws around cat ownership, desexing and microchipping.
Continue support for the predator free programme and Halo pest trapping programme to support our unique wildlife to thrive.
Continue to drive and deliver on outcomes in the environment strategy.
Work with communities to educate and resource waste minimisation initiatives and support waste diversion days and recycling hubs.
Actively support and fund local community experts and groups prioritising biodiversity protection, pest control and water and air rejuvenation.
Develop a vision and plan to restore the mauri to Kaikarae Stream to become the plentiful community asset it once was.
Empower mana whenua in upholding tino rangatiratanga over the whenua and natural resources.
Support waste minimisation through new technologies and ideas and stop burying waste in the ground as the only or best option.
Continue to ensure the Peninsular is pest free and protect the wildlife that also call the region home.
Move to wider inclusion of native species in forestry plantings and find a beneficial use for the resulting slash rather than letting it sit.
Bring forward plans for pipe and pump replacements in South Dunedin.
Support cost-effective waste minimisation and management including a review of Class 1 landfill plans.
Support pest control with evidence-based programs.
Encourage commercial forestry plantings with species other than Pinus radiata, particularly high value, less destructive deciduous species.
Examine future requirements for sewage treatment to ensure adequacy, with Mosgiel as a specific issue.
Support disposal at Winton. The Smooth Hill landfill will not be built to current budget or specifications, if it ends up being built at all.
Build a recycling centre at Green Island to process four bins separated waste.
Maintain pest control on Otago Peninsula to remove the last three possums.
Upgrade Green Island wastewater treatment plant as well as proximate pipes, build an extra freshwater line to Mosgiel and build new interceptor.
Continue with the planned Smooth Hill landfill, taking strong waste diversion measures to ensure efficient use of resources and longevity.
End the burning of coal for domestic heating in Dunedin City.
Provide rubbish bins at all places where people walk dogs and at all common beach accesses.
Balance wildlife and tourism by redoing the Destination Management Plan with environment as the number one priority. Ensure regenerative tourism action.
Make waste minimisation easy by supporting inner city recycling with easily accessible recycle hubs.
Plan smart and ensure the council's environment strategy is refreshed. Create an implementation plan with measurable milestones and fast action.
Explore environmental and economic options around waste disposal that are not just burying waste. I don't support Smooth Hill landfill.
Recognise that we are the wildlife capital of New Zealand and continue on the zero carbon 2030 plan.
Support predator free initiatives for the Otago Peninsula and beyond. It can be achieved.
Cut waste by expanding recycling, composting and supporting businesses to embrace circular economy practices.
Protect waterways and ecosystems by stopping environmentally damaging projects like the Smooth Hill landfill.
Focus on the basics, including street cleaning, mowing and care of parks and open spaces.
Invest in wastewater infrastructure so sewerage does not pollute local waterways, harbours and beaches.
Oppose any plan to reduce bin collection frequency and ensure residents receive the reliable services they already pay for.
Expand native tree planting to improve biodiversity and restore habitats.
Protect waterways from pollution through stricter monitoring and enforcement.
Support community-led projects to restore and enhance natural areas.
Advocate for continued support for and expansion of the Halo Project for a pest free Dunedin.
Create new marine wildlife habitat islands to replace nesting displaced by the Te Aka Ōtākou shared path.
Oppose the Smooth Hill landfill site because it is environmentally risky and not supported by the locally affected community.
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