Waimakariri 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.
Promote practical and cost effective waste reduction and recycling.
Protect waterways through improved stormwater and wastewater management and monitoring.
Support pest control and habitat restoration to boost biodiversity.
Advocate for sustainable waste industry practices and continue to oppose the Woodstock Quarries proposal near Oxford.
Encourage planting of native trees and restoration of threatened habitats alongside everyday rural business.
Respond to central and regional government regulations which may damage the agricultural economy.
Encourage waste minimisation, education and the circular economy through initiatives like EcoEducate, AgRecovery and Satisfy Food Rescue.
Take action to protect what we have and restore what we have lost together with the community as per the natural environment strategy.
Use council land suitable for native plantings to enhance native biodiversity, improve water quality and reduce emissions.
Promote practical and cost effective waste reduction and recycling.
Protect waterways through improved stormwater and wastewater management and monitoring.
Support pest control and habitat restoration to boost biodiversity.
Advocate for sustainable waste industry practices and continue to oppose the Woodstock Quarries proposal near Oxford.
Encourage planting of native trees and restoration of threatened habitats alongside everyday rural business.
Respond to central and regional government regulations which may damage the agricultural economy.
Encourage waste minimisation, education and the circular economy through initiatives like EcoEducate, AgRecovery and Satisfy Food Rescue.
Take action to protect what we have and restore what we have lost together with the community as per the natural environment strategy.
Use council land suitable for native plantings to enhance native biodiversity, improve water quality and reduce emissions.
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