Timaru 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.
Expand recycling and composting options to reduce pressure on Redruth landfill and extend its lifespan.
Invest in projects to fight wilding pines, broom, gorse and invasive weeds that threaten farmland and reserves.
Work with communities, farmers and industry to cut nutrient run-off and improve the health of rivers and aquifers.
Continue to advocate for waste minimisation programmes to reduce cost and plastic waste.
Protect the quality of the environment and increase the biodiversity of the district.
Maintain excellent local waste management and ensure appropriate future disposal initiatives.
Maintain great water quality and create a water policy under the council umbrella rather than a separate entity.
Reclaim land at Washdyke, having been part of that initiative in Timaru.
Expand recycling and composting options to reduce pressure on Redruth landfill and extend its lifespan.
Invest in projects to fight wilding pines, broom, gorse and invasive weeds that threaten farmland and reserves.
Work with communities, farmers and industry to cut nutrient run-off and improve the health of rivers and aquifers.
Continue to advocate for waste minimisation programmes to reduce cost and plastic waste.
Protect the quality of the environment and increase the biodiversity of the district.
Maintain excellent local waste management and ensure appropriate future disposal initiatives.
Maintain great water quality and create a water policy under the council umbrella rather than a separate entity.
Reclaim land at Washdyke, having been part of that initiative in Timaru.
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