Mayor of Invercargill
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.
Prioritise an alternative water supply for Invercargill, Bluff and Otatara so the city is not left vulnerable to water contamination and drought.
Provide further support to existing community groups delivering pest control and biodiversity projects.
Support local recycling contract to stay with Recycle South (SDE) and investigate and support a glass recycling bin service.
Build a second drinking water supply for Invercargill.
Develop wastewater facilities at Bluff and Clifton plants to fully comply with new waste water standards.
Meet or exceed all drinking water and wastewater standards.
Minimise waste by expanding recycling programs, reducing single-use plastics and encouraging community composting. Not at expense of rates.
Preserve biodiversity by controlling pests, restoring native habitats and supporting endangered species. Plant more trees south of Tay St.
Protect local waterways by monitoring water quality, reducing runoff and promoting sustainable land use. Correct mistakes of past.
Support micro-factories for waste as small-scale local facilities that transform paper, plastics and textiles into reusable materials.
Implement waste management strategies to screen products brought into the region, such as only buying bottles of one colour to enhance re-usability.
Work with established food businesses in the region to diversify their food product range and distribute portions locally.
Improve water quality and security by investing in stormwater, wastewater and alternative supply upgrades.
Reduce landfill waste by expanding recycling and waste minimisation initiatives.
Protect native wildlife and green spaces for future generations.
Prioritise an alternative water supply for Invercargill, Bluff and Otatara so the city is not left vulnerable to water contamination and drought.
Provide further support to existing community groups delivering pest control and biodiversity projects.
Support local recycling contract to stay with Recycle South (SDE) and investigate and support a glass recycling bin service.
Build a second drinking water supply for Invercargill.
Develop wastewater facilities at Bluff and Clifton plants to fully comply with new waste water standards.
Meet or exceed all drinking water and wastewater standards.
Minimise waste by expanding recycling programs, reducing single-use plastics and encouraging community composting. Not at expense of rates.
Preserve biodiversity by controlling pests, restoring native habitats and supporting endangered species. Plant more trees south of Tay St.
Protect local waterways by monitoring water quality, reducing runoff and promoting sustainable land use. Correct mistakes of past.
Support micro-factories for waste as small-scale local facilities that transform paper, plastics and textiles into reusable materials.
Implement waste management strategies to screen products brought into the region, such as only buying bottles of one colour to enhance re-usability.
Work with established food businesses in the region to diversify their food product range and distribute portions locally.
Improve water quality and security by investing in stormwater, wastewater and alternative supply upgrades.
Reduce landfill waste by expanding recycling and waste minimisation initiatives.
Protect native wildlife and green spaces for future generations.
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