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 developing Papanui Bush in partnership with local schools and community organisations.
Increase bee- and insect-friendly plantings in local green spaces.
Provide travel options to reduce dependence on single-occupant fossil-fuelled vehicles, including safe cycling, good public transport and EV facilities.
Commit funding to the continued conservation work in the Pūharakekenui and Styx River catchment.
Continue council's work towards increasing tree cover in local parks.
Progress stormwater retention projects in the Cranford Basin to completion.
Continue developing Papanui Bush in partnership with local schools and community organisations.
Increase bee- and insect-friendly plantings in local green spaces.
Provide travel options to reduce dependence on single-occupant fossil-fuelled vehicles, including safe cycling, good public transport and EV facilities.
Commit funding to the continued conservation work in the Pūharakekenui and Styx River catchment.
Continue council's work towards increasing tree cover in local parks.
Progress stormwater retention projects in the Cranford Basin to completion.
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