

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.
Ensure the new water entity is fit for purpose and is cost-effective for Carterton residents.
Encourage private participation in pest control.
Encourage solar conversion and improve home heating and insulation for residents by adopting the Ratepayer Assistance Scheme.
Commit to increasing recycling opportunities at the local landfill.
Increase support for Predator Free Wairarapa.
Continue to push for lower wastewater discharges into the Mangatārere Stream.
Ensure the new water entity is fit for purpose and is cost-effective for Carterton residents.
Encourage private participation in pest control.
Encourage solar conversion and improve home heating and insulation for residents by adopting the Ratepayer Assistance Scheme.
Commit to increasing recycling opportunities at the local landfill.
Increase support for Predator Free Wairarapa.
Continue to push for lower wastewater discharges into the Mangatārere Stream.
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