Whau Local Board

Commit to ongoing support for environmental groups working for biodiversity and pest control, recognising that Whau volunteers do sterling work in this area.

Support future initiatives to improve water quality and the health of our waterways, especially the Whau River and Manukau Harbour.

Support greater access to recycling facilities in the Whau area and education on waste minimisation to increase use of food scrap bins.

Encourage local councils to work together to create a regional facility for rubbish incineration and stop putting rubbish into landfill.

Oppose water fluoridation as a failed social experiment and affirm central government has no place forcing poisons into water.

Recognise water quality is a council issue that should have central government oversight and keep all water infrastructure in local council hands.

Reduce waste by supporting community recycling, composting and projects that cut landfill.

Restore native habitats and strengthen pest control to boost biodiversity and protect species.

Support community projects and advocate for better stormwater management to protect waterways and safeguard water quality.

Minimise waste by expanding recycling and composting initiatives and promoting zero-waste practices in schools, businesses and households.

Engage the community in environmental stewardship through volunteer clean-ups, citizen science projects and educational workshops.

Improve water quality in local streams and rivers by supporting riparian planting, reducing stormwater pollution and monitoring waterways.

Support co-stewardship of natural resources with mana whenua, recognising their deep connection to land and water.

Support pest and predator control programmes, especially those led by communities or iwi.

Create policies that embed Māori knowledge, values and environmental perspectives into decision-making to better protect the environment.

Ban single-use plastics at all council facilities and events and eradicate invasive plant and animal pests from parks and ecological sanctuaries.

Improve water quality in harbours, rivers and streams by reducing stormwater and wastewater overflows and restore urban and rural waterways.

Promote circular economy initiatives by supporting local reuse, repair and recycling businesses and create corridors to support native species and birds.

Boost biodiversity by supporting pest control, native planting and community-led wildlife protection grounded in tikanga Māori.

Promote zero-waste goals through local reuse hubs and organisations, composting initiatives and education that weaves both Pacific and Māori values.

Protect Whau's waterways by reducing run-off, planting riparian zones and empowering and resourcing rangatahi to monitor waterways.