Kāpiti Coast 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.
Ensure local fishery catchments are sustainable.
Ensure rivers and waterways continue to be clean and swimmable.
Monitor coastal erosion to understand the effects of sea level rise.
Support implementation of Council's environment strategy.
Support implementation of the regional Whaitua strategy.
Work with community groups to establish Predator Free Kapiti.
Continue to support a safe, accessible and connected walking and cycling network.
Support community environmental restoration groups to protect biodiversity and support pest and plant control.
Support individuals to take action at home and at work to reduce carbon emissions and build sustainability and healthier lifestyles.
Actively lead Pest Free Kapiti community projects for all Kapiti while supporting Ōtaki Community Board in launching PestFree Ōtaki 2026.
Champion sustainable waste management as the sustainable waste management portfolio leader for six years and attract sustainable industry and technology.
Protect the Waikanae River by ensuring the council is more transparent about the consents and reporting on consent compliance.
Ensure local fishery catchments are sustainable.
Ensure rivers and waterways continue to be clean and swimmable.
Monitor coastal erosion to understand the effects of sea level rise.
Support implementation of Council's environment strategy.
Support implementation of the regional Whaitua strategy.
Work with community groups to establish Predator Free Kapiti.
Continue to support a safe, accessible and connected walking and cycling network.
Support community environmental restoration groups to protect biodiversity and support pest and plant control.
Support individuals to take action at home and at work to reduce carbon emissions and build sustainability and healthier lifestyles.
Actively lead Pest Free Kapiti community projects for all Kapiti while supporting Ōtaki Community Board in launching PestFree Ōtaki 2026.
Champion sustainable waste management as the sustainable waste management portfolio leader for six years and attract sustainable industry and technology.
Protect the Waikanae River by ensuring the council is more transparent about the consents and reporting on consent compliance.
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