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.
Cut waste by backing community recycling hubs and rewarding businesses that reduce packaging.
Stop wasting money on ineffective pest control and focus on restoring native bush and wetlands that actually bring wildlife back.
Upgrade wastewater and stormwater systems to stop raw sewage from polluting rivers like the Waikato River whenever there is heavy rain.
Cut waste by backing community recycling hubs and rewarding businesses that reduce packaging.
Stop wasting money on ineffective pest control and focus on restoring native bush and wetlands that actually bring wildlife back.
Upgrade wastewater and stormwater systems to stop raw sewage from polluting rivers like the Waikato River whenever there is heavy rain.
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