Ruapehu District Council
Environment
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.
Environment
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.
Work with iwi and stakeholders across the district to fulfil aspirations for a predator-free region by 2035, utilising partnerships for this.
Ensure the quality of fresh water in the region achieves the highest standards available as control moves to the CCO model.
Commit council to fulfilling its promises of zero waste by 2040 through effective reductions in waste generation and increased recycling.
Advocate for expansion of recycling services and push for targeted education campaigns on recycling and illegal dumping.
Restore river health through native planting, erosion control and community-led conservation of waterways and surrounding land.
Improve the council's education strategy on waste minimisation and reduce the cost of council rubbish bags to Gold and Community Service card holders.
Maintain that environment is not a policy area for Ruapehu District Council.
Work with the Horizons Regional Council to ensure the district's freshwater meets appropriate standards.
Improve water quality for our communities through targeted riparian planting and monitoring.
Promote low-maintenance native landscaping to improve water quality, reduce erosion and support biodiversity.
Work towards a waste-free Ruapehu by 2040 through council and community initiatives.
Work with iwi and stakeholders across the district to fulfil aspirations for a predator-free region by 2035, utilising partnerships for this.
Ensure the quality of fresh water in the region achieves the highest standards available as control moves to the CCO model.
Commit council to fulfilling its promises of zero waste by 2040 through effective reductions in waste generation and increased recycling.
Advocate for expansion of recycling services and push for targeted education campaigns on recycling and illegal dumping.
Restore river health through native planting, erosion control and community-led conservation of waterways and surrounding land.
Improve the council's education strategy on waste minimisation and reduce the cost of council rubbish bags to Gold and Community Service card holders.
Maintain that environment is not a policy area for Ruapehu District Council.
Work with the Horizons Regional Council to ensure the district's freshwater meets appropriate standards.
Improve water quality for our communities through targeted riparian planting and monitoring.
Promote low-maintenance native landscaping to improve water quality, reduce erosion and support biodiversity.
Work towards a waste-free Ruapehu by 2040 through council and community initiatives.
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