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.
Collaborate with hapū, iwi, Bay of Plenty Regional Council and community to investigate historic contaminated areas around the wider district.
Ensure Te Mana o Te Wai principles are incorporated into decision making for water and water services and encourage regional collaboration.
Reduce waste to landfill with a target of 70% material recycled by supporting existing groups for community education.
Collaborate with hapū, iwi, Bay of Plenty Regional Council and community to investigate historic contaminated areas around the wider district.
Ensure Te Mana o Te Wai principles are incorporated into decision making for water and water services and encourage regional collaboration.
Reduce waste to landfill with a target of 70% material recycled by supporting existing groups for community education.
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