

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.
Work together with mana whenua, environment groups, district council and regional council to clean up Wairarapa Moana and make it swimmable.
Support local initiatives such as Predator Free Featherston and Kōtare Native Nursery with funding to expand their conservation efforts.
Start more community gardens and encourage planting vegetables and fruit trees on the berms to achieve food security for Paetūmōkai.
Work together with mana whenua, environment groups, district council and regional council to clean up Wairarapa Moana and make it swimmable.
Support local initiatives such as Predator Free Featherston and Kōtare Native Nursery with funding to expand their conservation efforts.
Start more community gardens and encourage planting vegetables and fruit trees on the berms to achieve food security for Paetūmōkai.
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