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.
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.
Support community clean-up days to protect local streams, beaches and reserves.
Support more recycling bins and signage in centres and parks.
Work with council to protect and maintain key natural areas like the Haiku Reserve and Uretara Walkway.
Improve water quality by reducing toxic pesticides and applying sustainable solutions to encourage healthy soils and biodiversity.
Remove pest plants by allowing free disposal at green waste dumps.
Support pest control on land and in waterways considering the significant impact swans and geese have on waterways and food production.
Support community clean-up days to protect local streams, beaches and reserves.
Support more recycling bins and signage in centres and parks.
Work with council to protect and maintain key natural areas like the Haiku Reserve and Uretara Walkway.
Improve water quality by reducing toxic pesticides and applying sustainable solutions to encourage healthy soils and biodiversity.
Remove pest plants by allowing free disposal at green waste dumps.
Support pest control on land and in waterways considering the significant impact swans and geese have on waterways and food production.
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