Wellington City Council
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.
Protect and expand biodiversity by investing in native planting, bush regeneration, community gardens and predator-free initiatives.
Cool urban areas naturally by using green infrastructure to offset climate impacts, including more planting and bush regeneration initiatives.
Preserve cultural and natural spaces by protecting heritage and local storytelling alongside environmental projects, led by Mana Whenua.
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 such as street cleaning, graffiti removal, mowing and care of parks and open spaces.
Assess and consider any needed changes to water quality and preservation.
Assess biodiversity and pest control against pressing issues for humans.
Ensure that current policies on waste minimisation and management are being applied and that council is not collecting unpermitted waste.
Support and grow predator-free Wellington and Capital Kiwi programmes.
Mandate water-sensitive urban design solutions when carrying out work on the stormwater network.
Establish a new regional park at Mātai Moana/Mt Crawford.
Investigate a council green jobs programme for projects including home insulation, solar installs, native planting and water restoration.
Plant more trees in reserves to create habitat for native birds and plant more street trees to provide shade to pedestrians.
Develop a 100-year vision of environmental restoration for Te Taiao.
Protect and expand biodiversity by investing in native planting, bush regeneration, community gardens and predator-free initiatives.
Cool urban areas naturally by using green infrastructure to offset climate impacts, including more planting and bush regeneration initiatives.
Preserve cultural and natural spaces by protecting heritage and local storytelling alongside environmental projects, led by Mana Whenua.
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 such as street cleaning, graffiti removal, mowing and care of parks and open spaces.
Assess and consider any needed changes to water quality and preservation.
Assess biodiversity and pest control against pressing issues for humans.
Ensure that current policies on waste minimisation and management are being applied and that council is not collecting unpermitted waste.
Support and grow predator-free Wellington and Capital Kiwi programmes.
Mandate water-sensitive urban design solutions when carrying out work on the stormwater network.
Establish a new regional park at Mātai Moana/Mt Crawford.
Investigate a council green jobs programme for projects including home insulation, solar installs, native planting and water restoration.
Plant more trees in reserves to create habitat for native birds and plant more street trees to provide shade to pedestrians.
Develop a 100-year vision of environmental restoration for Te Taiao.
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