Waipa 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.
Continue support for Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.
Promote improvements in water quality through waste and stormwater systems as part of Waikato Water Done Well.
Weave waste minimisation and circular economy initiatives into the council's work where possible.
Continue to invest in and maintain public parks and green spaces to keep Cambridge as the town of trees.
Ensure that population growth within Cambridge does not come at the expense of highly productive land.
Support the establishment of a resource recovery centre like the one in Raglan.
Ensure no waste incineration plant is established in the Waipa District because there are better methods and places to deal with waste.
Ensure the newly formed water service CCO is accountable for its outcomes and delivers efficiently for the finance provided by users.
Ensure the regional council commits sufficient resource to protect biodiversity and pest control.
Support targeted pest control that protects biodiversity and farmland without wasting rates on ineffective or symbolic programs.
Protect water quality through smart infrastructure, keep control local, conserve rates, and empower communities without costly bureaucracy.
Encourage eco-friendly practices that benefit families, businesses, farms and future generations to keep Waipa beautiful.
Promote cost-effective recycling and waste reduction for cleaner neighbourhoods and communities.
Protect rivers, trees and green spaces through smart planning and active care as Waipa's natural heritage.
Commit to exploring alternative waste management options to reduce reliance on landfills while maintaining strict emissions and pollution standards.
Ensure strict water quality standards in rivers and lakes are maintained by partnering with private and public organisations and stakeholders.
Continue support for Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.
Promote improvements in water quality through waste and stormwater systems as part of Waikato Water Done Well.
Weave waste minimisation and circular economy initiatives into the council's work where possible.
Continue to invest in and maintain public parks and green spaces to keep Cambridge as the town of trees.
Ensure that population growth within Cambridge does not come at the expense of highly productive land.
Support the establishment of a resource recovery centre like the one in Raglan.
Ensure no waste incineration plant is established in the Waipa District because there are better methods and places to deal with waste.
Ensure the newly formed water service CCO is accountable for its outcomes and delivers efficiently for the finance provided by users.
Ensure the regional council commits sufficient resource to protect biodiversity and pest control.
Support targeted pest control that protects biodiversity and farmland without wasting rates on ineffective or symbolic programs.
Protect water quality through smart infrastructure, keep control local, conserve rates, and empower communities without costly bureaucracy.
Encourage eco-friendly practices that benefit families, businesses, farms and future generations to keep Waipa beautiful.
Promote cost-effective recycling and waste reduction for cleaner neighbourhoods and communities.
Protect rivers, trees and green spaces through smart planning and active care as Waipa's natural heritage.
Commit to exploring alternative waste management options to reduce reliance on landfills while maintaining strict emissions and pollution standards.
Ensure strict water quality standards in rivers and lakes are maintained by partnering with private and public organisations and stakeholders.
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