Policies

Advocate for sustainable tourism that does not impact the natural environment, publicise and amend impacts that may arise and mitigate them.

Advocate and support Waiheke Marine Project in the battle against Caulerpa outbreak before it is too late.

Empower organisations that currently exist, such as Waiheke Collective, and ensure they receive adequate funding to be successful.

Create household compost and green waste collection for island-wide use of compost, healthy soils and fertile gardens.

Ensure all septic systems are functional by 2030 to reduce septic leaching, improving water quality on land, beaches and in the ocean.

Eradicate stoats, rats and other island pests by 2027 to continue rebuilding native bird population.

Support marine protections, habitat restoration and reducing run-off into the sea.

Back the 40+ local groups already leading conservation mahi with real funding.

Support mana whenua leadership in sharing heritage and guiding kaitiakitanga.

Continue the local board's Ngahere Strategy and implement emergency management plans for climate change.

Encourage Waiheke to become a leader in achieving net-zero emissions and developing a pathway to full solar and energy resilience.

Protect the gulf marine environment by banning bottom trawling and supporting the Hākaimangō-Matitia Marine Reserve.

Protect and preserve Waiheke's night skies through implementing lighting management plan legislation.

Supplement upgrading domestic septic systems and improve management of stormwater runoff.

Support community-led programmes that achieve sustainable and low carbon behaviour change.