Policies

Encourage householders to capture rainwater off their roofs to reduce reliance on council-provided water.

Invest in water infrastructure to reduce the mixing of drainage water and wastewater.

Work with Environment Southland to encourage farming practices that reduce nitrogen leaching into Southland's water table.

Protect native wildlife and green spaces for future generations.

Reduce landfill waste by expanding recycling and waste minimisation initiatives.

Improve water quality and security by investing in stormwater, wastewater and alternative supply upgrades.

Protect waterways with better stormwater systems, wetland restoration, efficient use and community education on water care.

Support native planting, restore habitats and control pests through community projects, partnerships and council programmes.

Expand recycling and composting, cut landfill waste and back community initiatives that turn waste into resources.

Protect the resilience of the water supply by deciding and locating an appropriate secondary source.

Commit to maintaining and improving biodiversity while ensuring current pest control measures are effective.

Continue the council's commitment to water management done in house and ensure value for money for ratepayers.

Keep the recycling contract with Recycle South, supporting and providing meaningful employment of disabled residents.

Support and equip local environmental organisations.

Ensure that policies and procedures are in place to safeguard the quality of water supply.

Separate glass from cardboard in recycle bins.

Stop the use of 1080 in pest control.

Ensure water supplies are adequately monitored and protected to ensure safety for the community.

Re-establish kerbside recycling facilities.

Continue to improve the waste minimisation programme including diverting glass and green waste.

Focus on weed and pest control to protect and improve parks and reserves.

Establish community groups to work with the council to take care of the city and Bluff.

Build a good education program relating to environment issues.

Focus on greater communication and consultation with the community on environment issues.

Support anyone in need of support regarding environment issues.

Continue going through water quality issues and the Local Water Done Well process with the current council.

Continue waste minimisation using a regional approach through WasteNet, recognising Invercargill has a community interest with SDE.

Continue pest control and eradication in Otatara.

Introduce water metering as Invercargill depends on water from one river.

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.