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.
Increase tree coverage and restoration of wildlife habitat.
Minimalise waste moving towards a circular economy.
Protect fresh water supply.
Keep parks and public spaces well-maintained so they are safe, clean and inviting.
Plant more trees and protect mature trees that define our neighbourhoods.
Tackle rat problems in council parks like Malvern Park with proper funding and community-led control.
Advocate for a policy that enables communities to establish micro-forests in partnership with the council.
Commit to investing in our waterways and surrounding environs to improve their health.
Ensure local environmental groups are supported.
Increase tree coverage and restoration of wildlife habitat.
Minimalise waste moving towards a circular economy.
Protect fresh water supply.
Keep parks and public spaces well-maintained so they are safe, clean and inviting.
Plant more trees and protect mature trees that define our neighbourhoods.
Tackle rat problems in council parks like Malvern Park with proper funding and community-led control.
Advocate for a policy that enables communities to establish micro-forests in partnership with the council.
Commit to investing in our waterways and surrounding environs to improve their health.
Ensure local environmental groups are supported.
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