Selwyn District Council
Environment
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.
Environment
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.
Minimise waste by promoting reuse initiatives, improving access to recycling and encouraging businesses to adopt circular economy practices.
Protect water quality by increasing monitoring and investing in natural solutions to reduce nitrate and contaminant runoff faster.
Support native biodiversity through funding restoration projects, enhancing green spaces and expanding predator pest control efforts.
Take urgent action to prevent further contamination of drinking water with nitrates, requiring better effort from ECan, Selwyn District Council and government.
Plant more trees, preserve existing trees, encourage native birdlife and increase flight corridors.
Acknowledge that Pines waste water treatment plant is at capacity and on the wrong land, respect soil science and learn from these mistakes for the future.
Establish policy to support cost-effective community and farmer projects to maximise biodiversity benefit, including optimal species mix and locations.
Explore options for keeping organics out of rubbish other than just making green bins mandatory at additional resident cost.
Review Selwyn District Council tree policy and ensure it is applied appropriately to provide benefits of shade, green space and stormwater management.
Ensure growth does not come at the cost of the environment by embedding protection of waterways, soils and green spaces in all plans.
Partner with mana whenua and community to safeguard taonga species, enhance conservation and preserve Selwyn's unique natural heritage.
Protect Selwyn's water, farmland and biodiversity, our most valuable resources, through strong stewardship and sustainable planning.
Expand recycling by improving kerbside services and supporting initiatives that reduce landfill waste while keeping costs reasonable.
Protect groundwater by working with farmers and residents to prevent water contamination and ensure developments do not harm supplies.
Support pest control by partnering with community groups to control weeds and restore native plants across Springs Ward.
Enable and encourage community groups to lead local biodiversity and pest reduction efforts, starting from educating children at school.
Preserve current waste systems unless clear benefits justify change.
Strengthen grassroots efforts to manage nitrates and safeguard aquifers.
Minimise waste by promoting reuse initiatives, improving access to recycling and encouraging businesses to adopt circular economy practices.
Protect water quality by increasing monitoring and investing in natural solutions to reduce nitrate and contaminant runoff faster.
Support native biodiversity through funding restoration projects, enhancing green spaces and expanding predator pest control efforts.
Take urgent action to prevent further contamination of drinking water with nitrates, requiring better effort from ECan, Selwyn District Council and government.
Plant more trees, preserve existing trees, encourage native birdlife and increase flight corridors.
Acknowledge that Pines waste water treatment plant is at capacity and on the wrong land, respect soil science and learn from these mistakes for the future.
Establish policy to support cost-effective community and farmer projects to maximise biodiversity benefit, including optimal species mix and locations.
Explore options for keeping organics out of rubbish other than just making green bins mandatory at additional resident cost.
Review Selwyn District Council tree policy and ensure it is applied appropriately to provide benefits of shade, green space and stormwater management.
Ensure growth does not come at the cost of the environment by embedding protection of waterways, soils and green spaces in all plans.
Partner with mana whenua and community to safeguard taonga species, enhance conservation and preserve Selwyn's unique natural heritage.
Protect Selwyn's water, farmland and biodiversity, our most valuable resources, through strong stewardship and sustainable planning.
Expand recycling by improving kerbside services and supporting initiatives that reduce landfill waste while keeping costs reasonable.
Protect groundwater by working with farmers and residents to prevent water contamination and ensure developments do not harm supplies.
Support pest control by partnering with community groups to control weeds and restore native plants across Springs Ward.
Enable and encourage community groups to lead local biodiversity and pest reduction efforts, starting from educating children at school.
Preserve current waste systems unless clear benefits justify change.
Strengthen grassroots efforts to manage nitrates and safeguard aquifers.
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