Mayor of Kāpiti
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.
Strengthen the work of Ki Uta ki Tai to improve the Waikanae River environment and support the community work around the Wharemauku.
Implement recommendations from the upcoming Predator Hui and support community pest eradication initiatives.
Continue to expand and develop the Ōtakihanga zero waste facility.
Advance waste management with a 17.5% return on investment as key to moving forward, reducing rates, landfill and bio-waste.
Focus biodiversity efforts on thermal weed management and pest control without chemicals harmful to the environment.
Test water quality for a broader range of contaminants, with results publicly available to set a new New Zealand quality standard.
Strengthen the work of Ki Uta ki Tai to improve the Waikanae River environment and support the community work around the Wharemauku.
Implement recommendations from the upcoming Predator Hui and support community pest eradication initiatives.
Continue to expand and develop the Ōtakihanga zero waste facility.
Advance waste management with a 17.5% return on investment as key to moving forward, reducing rates, landfill and bio-waste.
Focus biodiversity efforts on thermal weed management and pest control without chemicals harmful to the environment.
Test water quality for a broader range of contaminants, with results publicly available to set a new New Zealand quality standard.
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