Whangārei 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.
Require new buildings to have water storage tanks for washing, watering gardens, toilet flushing and other non-drinking uses.
Eradicate Taiwan Cherry, Woolly Nightshade, Moth Plant and Wild Ginger from all council reserves as and where resourcing permits.
Raise awareness through relationships with already established groups in recycling and conserving energy and educating young people.
Back practical waste reduction projects that cut landfill use and save money over the long term.
Protect and enhance native biodiversity and expand pest control to help reach Predator Free 2050.
Support and expand native habitat restoration to strengthen biodiversity and climate resilience.
Liaise with hapū, Northern Regional Council and Department of Conservation.
Manage access to parks and reserves so that citizens have access without risking local ecology.
Support local pest and weed control groups.
Grow and protect biodiversity and pest control.
Improve water quality and remove fluoride.
Minimise waste.
Lead by example in council operations.
Promote sustainable land and water use.
Protect and restore natural ecosystems.
Require new buildings to have water storage tanks for washing, watering gardens, toilet flushing and other non-drinking uses.
Eradicate Taiwan Cherry, Woolly Nightshade, Moth Plant and Wild Ginger from all council reserves as and where resourcing permits.
Raise awareness through relationships with already established groups in recycling and conserving energy and educating young people.
Back practical waste reduction projects that cut landfill use and save money over the long term.
Protect and enhance native biodiversity and expand pest control to help reach Predator Free 2050.
Support and expand native habitat restoration to strengthen biodiversity and climate resilience.
Liaise with hapū, Northern Regional Council and Department of Conservation.
Manage access to parks and reserves so that citizens have access without risking local ecology.
Support local pest and weed control groups.
Grow and protect biodiversity and pest control.
Improve water quality and remove fluoride.
Minimise waste.
Lead by example in council operations.
Promote sustainable land and water use.
Protect and restore natural ecosystems.
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