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.
Enhance the quality and accessibility of green spaces and wetlands by increasing their development, maintenance and restoration.
Ensure Christchurch's world-class water safety by prioritising upgrades to the vulnerable post-earthquake distribution network.
Improve water quality in rivers, estuaries and beaches by reducing pollution and upgrading stormwater systems.
Protect and restore local biodiversity through native planting, habitat creation and effective pest control.
Reduce waste going to landfill by expanding recycling options, supporting community composting and promoting reuse initiatives.
Continue planting in the red zone to create a lasting and meaningful wildlife habitat.
Continue to support the CCC efforts to remove chlorine from our drinking water.
Continue to support the urban forest plan to increase the tree canopy in the eastern suburbs.
Continue to be committed to the ongoing upgrade of the waste management systems.
Make sure red zones are patrolled by rangers more often, looked after easier and more user friendly, with non-invasive pest control.
Enhance the quality and accessibility of green spaces and wetlands by increasing their development, maintenance and restoration.
Ensure Christchurch's world-class water safety by prioritising upgrades to the vulnerable post-earthquake distribution network.
Improve water quality in rivers, estuaries and beaches by reducing pollution and upgrading stormwater systems.
Protect and restore local biodiversity through native planting, habitat creation and effective pest control.
Reduce waste going to landfill by expanding recycling options, supporting community composting and promoting reuse initiatives.
Continue planting in the red zone to create a lasting and meaningful wildlife habitat.
Continue to support the CCC efforts to remove chlorine from our drinking water.
Continue to support the urban forest plan to increase the tree canopy in the eastern suburbs.
Continue to be committed to the ongoing upgrade of the waste management systems.
Make sure red zones are patrolled by rangers more often, looked after easier and more user friendly, with non-invasive pest control.
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