Mayor of Southland
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.
Create a user pays system that allows ratepayers to choose specific waste management options relevant to their situation and improve education.
Ensure pest plants and animals do not impact too severely on the values that give Southland a world class environment.
Protect water bodies from pollutants, implement sustainable water use practices and maintain water infrastructure. Water test results: public.
Advocate strongly for appropriate controls around carbon forestry and wilding pines.
Continue to push for bespoke sensible solutions around wastewater and waste minimisation rules for Southland and smaller communities.
Drive a solution with Environment Southland for a logical approach to gravel extraction to protect infrastructure without the need for expensive consents.
Create a user pays system that allows ratepayers to choose specific waste management options relevant to their situation and improve education.
Ensure pest plants and animals do not impact too severely on the values that give Southland a world class environment.
Protect water bodies from pollutants, implement sustainable water use practices and maintain water infrastructure. Water test results: public.
Advocate strongly for appropriate controls around carbon forestry and wilding pines.
Continue to push for bespoke sensible solutions around wastewater and waste minimisation rules for Southland and smaller communities.
Drive a solution with Environment Southland for a logical approach to gravel extraction to protect infrastructure without the need for expensive consents.
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