

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.
Support biodiversity and expand pest control and restore native habitats in collaboration with iwi and community partners.
Restore streams and protect waterways and reduce pollution through planting and stormwater upgrades.
Reduce waste and boost composting and recycling and reuse through local education and support.
Keep control of Waikato River water supply.
Ensure strong wastewater discharge control.
Monitor air pollution.
Support biodiversity and expand pest control and restore native habitats in collaboration with iwi and community partners.
Restore streams and protect waterways and reduce pollution through planting and stormwater upgrades.
Reduce waste and boost composting and recycling and reuse through local education and support.
Keep control of Waikato River water supply.
Ensure strong wastewater discharge control.
Monitor air pollution.
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