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.
Create a recycle shop that covers its own costs at the refuse site so unwanted goods can be repaired, reused and rehomed instead of dumped.
Ensure environmental actions are balanced with affordability so ratepayers are not left carrying unsustainable costs.
Invest in and install water storage systems at Kaituna to improve resilience against droughts and climate impacts.
Create a recycle shop that covers its own costs at the refuse site so unwanted goods can be repaired, reused and rehomed instead of dumped.
Ensure environmental actions are balanced with affordability so ratepayers are not left carrying unsustainable costs.
Invest in and install water storage systems at Kaituna to improve resilience against droughts and climate impacts.
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