Far North District 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.
Develop reserves as sanctuaries for native flora and fauna.
Plant hundreds of thousands more native NZ trees and plants.
Seriously reduce adverse impacts of Far North District Council operations on the environment.
Support consenting and investment for wastewater treatment plant upgrades to allow planning for growth and new connections for growth areas.
Support a new approach to waste management by introducing more recycling options as part of rates, as recycling bins are not currently part of rates.
Support investment in stormwater management at a catchment level and invest in urban stormwater catchment planning and more retention areas.
Control and eradicate pests in protected areas.
Encourage long-term planning that balances growth with environmental care so future generations inherit healthy land and clean water.
Strengthen biodiversity by controlling pests, restoring native habitats and backing community-led conservation and planting projects.
Support local farmers and businesses to adopt sensible practices that protect soil and waterways while keeping production viable.
Develop reserves as sanctuaries for native flora and fauna.
Plant hundreds of thousands more native NZ trees and plants.
Seriously reduce adverse impacts of Far North District Council operations on the environment.
Support consenting and investment for wastewater treatment plant upgrades to allow planning for growth and new connections for growth areas.
Support a new approach to waste management by introducing more recycling options as part of rates, as recycling bins are not currently part of rates.
Support investment in stormwater management at a catchment level and invest in urban stormwater catchment planning and more retention areas.
Control and eradicate pests in protected areas.
Encourage long-term planning that balances growth with environmental care so future generations inherit healthy land and clean water.
Strengthen biodiversity by controlling pests, restoring native habitats and backing community-led conservation and planting projects.
Support local farmers and businesses to adopt sensible practices that protect soil and waterways while keeping production viable.
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