Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

Support cleaning up Lake Pupuke to improve water quality, biodiversity and recreation.

Advocate for stormwater and wastewater upgrades to reduce overflows and improve beach water quality.

Clean up North Shore beaches and waterways, commit to improving stormwater management and regular water testing.

Commit to council and community initiatives that will result in cleaner beaches and help eradicate pests and weeds from green spaces.

Commit to waste minimisation, reduce single-use packaging and advocate for installation of more recycling bins in local parks and playgrounds.

Implement effective water quality management and preservation through comprehensive and well-executed planning and implementation.

Plan and roll out robust biosecurity and pest control with meticulous benchmarking before and after implementation.

Implement sound benchmarking and multifaceted systems to reduce waste and gain community support through effective waste management.

Use nature-based solutions and regional funding to reduce sediment and contaminants entering waterways from urban areas.

Advocate for more gross pollutant traps in stormwater drains to keep litter and debris out of streams and harbours.

Make public transport more convenient and affordable to reduce car use and lower emissions from single-occupancy trips.

Minimise stormwater and sewerage outflows to local beaches to safeguard swimmers and boaties.

Continue the pest eradication campaign to protect local birdlife.

Maintain tree canopy.

Invest in wastewater infrastructure so sewerage does not pollute local waterways, harbours or beaches.

Oppose any plan to reduce bin collection frequency as residents expect reliable services they already pay for.

Focus on basics including street cleaning, graffiti removal, mowing and care of parks and open spaces.