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.
Support partnerships between schools and community groups to learn how best to care for the environment.
Encourage native planting projects to restore habitats and improve ecosystem resilience.
Support farmers and households to reduce runoff through fencing, roofs, waterways and planting.
Support phasing out single-use plastics at community events and encourage reusable alternatives.
Support partnerships between schools and community groups to learn how best to care for the environment.
Encourage native planting projects to restore habitats and improve ecosystem resilience.
Support farmers and households to reduce runoff through fencing, roofs, waterways and planting.
Support phasing out single-use plastics at community events and encourage reusable alternatives.
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