Marlborough District Council
Environment and biodiversity
Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.
Environment and biodiversity
Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.
Advocate for targeted funding to tackle wilding pines, protecting biodiversity and safeguarding Marlborough's iconic landscapes.
Back community-led pest control and solutions to tackle invasive pests across Marlborough's landscape.
Strengthen coastal ecosystems by enhancing natural areas and defending against invasive species that threaten biodiversity.
Support the Restoration Trust pest eradication program for the Marlborough Sounds to regenerate plant and bird life.
Focus on basics including street cleaning, graffiti removal, mowing and care of parks and open spaces.
Invest in wastewater infrastructure so sewage does not pollute local waterways, harbours or beaches.
Oppose any plan to reduce bin collection frequency because residents expect reliable services they already pay for.
Enable groups such as PDC and Ngakuta Trapping group to continue to operate to ensure biodiversity is protected and pests eradicated.
Encourage and reward sustainable primary industry practices that minimise siltation and erosion damage to waterways and marine environments.
Encourage the ongoing support of environmental projects such as Te Hoiere that benefit whole of catchment groups and communities.
Establish a strategy and plan to restore the Marlborough Sounds marine and land environments.
Support community pest control initiatives.
Advocate for targeted funding to tackle wilding pines, protecting biodiversity and safeguarding Marlborough's iconic landscapes.
Back community-led pest control and solutions to tackle invasive pests across Marlborough's landscape.
Strengthen coastal ecosystems by enhancing natural areas and defending against invasive species that threaten biodiversity.
Support the Restoration Trust pest eradication program for the Marlborough Sounds to regenerate plant and bird life.
Focus on basics including street cleaning, graffiti removal, mowing and care of parks and open spaces.
Invest in wastewater infrastructure so sewage does not pollute local waterways, harbours or beaches.
Oppose any plan to reduce bin collection frequency because residents expect reliable services they already pay for.
Enable groups such as PDC and Ngakuta Trapping group to continue to operate to ensure biodiversity is protected and pests eradicated.
Encourage and reward sustainable primary industry practices that minimise siltation and erosion damage to waterways and marine environments.
Encourage the ongoing support of environmental projects such as Te Hoiere that benefit whole of catchment groups and communities.
Establish a strategy and plan to restore the Marlborough Sounds marine and land environments.
Support community pest control initiatives.
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