Palmerston North City Council

Reduce waste going to landfill by expanding kerbside recycling, promoting composting and supporting circular economy initiatives.

Establish regional recycling infrastructure with co-investment from neighbouring councils for greater scales of efficiency and lower costs.

Protect environment through supporting grass roots and community action initiatives.

Support businesses to reduce waste and emissions through education, waste minimisation funding access, and free 240L kerbside recycling bins.

Enforce pollution controls to safeguard local ecosystems and improve air and water quality.

Protect and restore the Manawatū River and local waterways to improve biodiversity and community health.

Support community-led projects like tree planting and wetland restoration to connect people with nature and learning.

Continue to support Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Centre as an education facility and rehabilitation centre for endangered species.

Continue to work to secure the best practicable option for a new wastewater treatment facility so that the river is protected and restored.

Deliver on the Manawatu River area masterplan enhancements to both natural biodiversity and the river park.

Encourage waste reduction with education about composting and other garden-related initiatives, rather than funding expensive waste schemes.

Ensure council maintains an effective storm water management scheme, including regular maintenance of drains.

Protect and restore city biodiversity.

Support pragmatic, sensible solutions to better manage wastewater.

Strengthen council's relationship with Rangitāne, Horizons Regional Council and other territorial authorities to focus on cleaning the river.

Continue good river management and improve the quality of river water.

Deliver an effective wastewater treatment upgrade at an achievable price point.

Improve waste minimisation initiatives with a view to decreasing amounts going to landfills.

Commit to focusing on core services of clean water, wastewater and pipe network upgrades.

Upgrade and increase capacity at the recycling plant to turn Palmerston North into a regional hub for waste material recovery.

Continue support for environmental groups engaged in biodiversity and pest control projects, such as Green Corridors and Ruahine Kiwi.

Invest in water infrastructure to maintain safe drinking water supplies while this remains a council responsibility.

Support introduction of food waste collection.

Create cost-effective initiatives and upgrades for clean community water supply, with effective storm and wastewater management protocols.

Ensure biodiversity is protected and encouraged and that pest control approaches do not impact on the environment or non-target species.

Ensure waste systems are optimised and recycling is effective, with minimal environmental impact.

Work diligently to ensure a smooth transition to the new council-controlled water entity.

Advocate for proactive monitoring through regular water testing to quickly address any contamination risks.

Commit to clean water and ensure Palmerston North's water remains clean by upholding the highest safety and cleanliness standards.

Prioritise infrastructure investment in modern water infrastructure to support the growing population and prevent waterborne diseases.

Introduce soft-plastics recycling as part of the rebuild of the recycling plant and offer this as a regional service to achieve scale benefit.

Reduce or eliminate spraying of proven harmful chemicals, especially near waterways, pathways and children's play areas.

Replace the vegetation framework with a city green print which plans for biodiversity corridors, pollinator habitat and urban cooling.

Complete the Nature Calls work and commit to a timeline for completion.

Deliver an effective and affordable wastewater treatment upgrade.

Improve waste minimisation initiatives and decrease waste going to landfill.

Increase the health of the river environment through increased biodiversity.

Increase tree cover in the city for summer shade, and improve tree maintenance and leaf collection in streets and public spaces.

Reduce stormwater pollution by installing first-flush filters and improving permeable surface standards in the city.

Restore urban streams through dedicated projects that incorporate natural waterways into urban stormwater and flood protection systems.

Deliver an affordable wastewater treatment plant solution that improves the quality of our discharge and overall river health.