

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.
Create further water quality programs and flood protection measures and structures.
Commit to further waste minimisation measures where possible.
Promote biodiversity and pest control as appropriate.
Minimise waste by boosting recycling, composting and reducing single-use plastics in the community and educate in schools.
Protect water quality by monitoring pollution and promoting sustainable water use in homes and businesses.
Enhance biodiversity by controlling pests and preserving native plants, wildlife and habitats.
Create further water quality programs and flood protection measures and structures.
Commit to further waste minimisation measures where possible.
Promote biodiversity and pest control as appropriate.
Minimise waste by boosting recycling, composting and reducing single-use plastics in the community and educate in schools.
Protect water quality by monitoring pollution and promoting sustainable water use in homes and businesses.
Enhance biodiversity by controlling pests and preserving native plants, wildlife and habitats.
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