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.
Protect the life sustaining capacity of the environment both now and for future generations as a basic tenet.
Maintain water quality within safe limits for consumption and recreational purposes.
Support the community in the environment with sensible initiatives in biodiversity enhancement.
Support community-led projects that bring people together, improve biodiversity and strengthen local ecosystems.
Continue to advocate against new 'opportunistic' landfills to protect future generations and minimise long-term waste impacts.
Prioritise water quality through careful management and preservation of freshwater resources.
Protect the life sustaining capacity of the environment both now and for future generations as a basic tenet.
Maintain water quality within safe limits for consumption and recreational purposes.
Support the community in the environment with sensible initiatives in biodiversity enhancement.
Support community-led projects that bring people together, improve biodiversity and strengthen local ecosystems.
Continue to advocate against new 'opportunistic' landfills to protect future generations and minimise long-term waste impacts.
Prioritise water quality through careful management and preservation of freshwater resources.
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