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.
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.
Continue progress on waste minimisation strategy. As part of a review, it will be consulted on in 2026.
Continue supporting Waimakariri's Natural Environment Strategy. The strategy has 85 actions, 91% of which have been begun or completed.
Preserve and promote biodiversity through the natural environment strategy with expert staff working with the community.
Continue progress on waste minimisation strategy. As part of a review, it will be consulted on in 2026.
Continue supporting Waimakariri's Natural Environment Strategy. The strategy has 85 actions, 91% of which have been begun or completed.
Preserve and promote biodiversity through the natural environment strategy with expert staff working with the community.
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