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.
Promote recycling, composting and reduction initiatives across the community to reduce landfill and encourage sustainable practices.
Support local businesses, schools and households to adopt environmentally friendly methods in daily operations and lifestyle choices.
Support native habitat restoration, tree planting and protection of local wildlife to maintain a healthy, thriving ecosystem.
Reduce waste by supporting local reuse and recycling solutions.
Support low-cost, high-impact initiatives such as community-led stream clean-ups, planting with native species and storm-water education.
Ensure water quality remains at the highest possible standard.
Commit to a waste minimisation strategy which is climate-friendly and sustainable.
Recognise the importance of bird life and plant life through a rigorous pest control regime facilitated by GWRC.
Promote recycling, composting and reduction initiatives across the community to reduce landfill and encourage sustainable practices.
Support local businesses, schools and households to adopt environmentally friendly methods in daily operations and lifestyle choices.
Support native habitat restoration, tree planting and protection of local wildlife to maintain a healthy, thriving ecosystem.
Reduce waste by supporting local reuse and recycling solutions.
Support low-cost, high-impact initiatives such as community-led stream clean-ups, planting with native species and storm-water education.
Ensure water quality remains at the highest possible standard.
Commit to a waste minimisation strategy which is climate-friendly and sustainable.
Recognise the importance of bird life and plant life through a rigorous pest control regime facilitated by GWRC.
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