Franklin Local Board
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.
Advocate with Watercare to eliminate wet-weather overflows into the Manukau and report progress publicly.
Expand community predator trapping across the Awhitu Peninsula to protect birdlife.
Oppose central government fluoride mandates and support a local resident vote on fluoridation after full consultation and deep dive.
Push Watercare to implement water softening treatment for Waiuku to ensure fair water quality for residents and reduce household waste.
Support the Waiuku Estuary Restoration Trust in their efforts to manage mangroves and improve the health of the local estuary.
Commit to retaining all parks and recreational spaces in Waiuku and investing in these spaces.
Invest in protection measures for local wildlife, including birds.
Support Auckland Council's work to control pests and improve biodiversity in Waiuku.
Advocate strongly for native planting and pest control to protect coastal bird habitats, wetlands, native bush and native bat populations.
Reduce illegal dumping through more surveillance, faster enforcement and clean-up response and community clean-up days.
Support water quality improvements for the Manukau Harbour and local rivers through better stormwater and wastewater management.
Advocate for coastal protection by controlling vehicle access on sensitive dune environments.
Support additional funding for Awhitu Landcare and tackle erosion issues and support pest eradication programs.
Support riparian planting by community groups.
Advocate with Watercare to eliminate wet-weather overflows into the Manukau and report progress publicly.
Expand community predator trapping across the Awhitu Peninsula to protect birdlife.
Oppose central government fluoride mandates and support a local resident vote on fluoridation after full consultation and deep dive.
Push Watercare to implement water softening treatment for Waiuku to ensure fair water quality for residents and reduce household waste.
Support the Waiuku Estuary Restoration Trust in their efforts to manage mangroves and improve the health of the local estuary.
Commit to retaining all parks and recreational spaces in Waiuku and investing in these spaces.
Invest in protection measures for local wildlife, including birds.
Support Auckland Council's work to control pests and improve biodiversity in Waiuku.
Advocate strongly for native planting and pest control to protect coastal bird habitats, wetlands, native bush and native bat populations.
Reduce illegal dumping through more surveillance, faster enforcement and clean-up response and community clean-up days.
Support water quality improvements for the Manukau Harbour and local rivers through better stormwater and wastewater management.
Advocate for coastal protection by controlling vehicle access on sensitive dune environments.
Support additional funding for Awhitu Landcare and tackle erosion issues and support pest eradication programs.
Support riparian planting by community groups.
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