Waikato Regional Council

Crack down on illegal dumping with surveillance and swift penalties, as cleaning up costs ratepayers.

Establish tighter enforcement of fair regional rules targeting real polluters, not compliant farmers.

Focus resources on repeat offenders, not one-off minor breaches.

Fund and support biodiversity efforts for all species, native and exotic, with towns doing the heavy lifting.

Implement environmental policies that promote being good citizens and creating wealth so mokopuna can have an even better life.

Work with central government to establish environmental and biodiversity strategies and policies that are equitable, achievable and consistent.

Continue supporting community groups working on biodiversity and pest control, fencing and planting of waterways.

Ensure enforcement is undertaken for pollution breaches but work alongside industry and communities for better outcomes.

Work more collaboratively with others and central government to ensure that invasive species are eradicated or managed.

Create optimum conditions for biodiversity to thrive in the aftermath of large-scale projects instead of refusing outright.

Refuse to push forward a genocidal approach to domestic animals and opt for selective breeding to minimise damage.

Safeguard the stunning environment by providing spaces for activities, disposal of waste and considering it a tourist attraction.

Commit council to refuse prevention measures and increase penalties for illegal dumping on public land.

Establish incentivised pest control measures such as pelt payments and schemes like the catfish cull extended to koi carp.

Promote restoration of biodiverse coastal ecosystems such as kelp forests, shellfish reefs and mangroves.