Franklin Local Board
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.
Support water quality improvements for the Manukau Harbour and local rivers through better stormwater and wastewater management.
Advocate strongly for native planting and pest control to protect coastal bird habitats, wetlands, native bush and native bat populations.
Reduce illegal dumping through more surveillance, faster enforcement and clean-up response and community clean-up days.
Push Watercare to implement water softening treatment for Waiuku to ensure fair water quality for residents and reduce household waste.
Support the Waiuku Estuary Restoration Trust in their efforts to manage mangroves and improve the health of the local estuary.
Commit to retaining all parks and recreational spaces in Waiuku and investing in these spaces.
Support Auckland Council's work to control pests and improve biodiversity in Waiuku.
Invest in protection measures for local wildlife, including birds.
Support riparian planting by community groups.
Support additional funding for Awhitu Landcare and tackle erosion issues and support pest eradication programs.
Advocate for coastal protection by controlling vehicle access on sensitive dune environments.
Support water quality improvements for the Manukau Harbour and local rivers through better stormwater and wastewater management.
Advocate strongly for native planting and pest control to protect coastal bird habitats, wetlands, native bush and native bat populations.
Reduce illegal dumping through more surveillance, faster enforcement and clean-up response and community clean-up days.
Push Watercare to implement water softening treatment for Waiuku to ensure fair water quality for residents and reduce household waste.
Support the Waiuku Estuary Restoration Trust in their efforts to manage mangroves and improve the health of the local estuary.
Commit to retaining all parks and recreational spaces in Waiuku and investing in these spaces.
Support Auckland Council's work to control pests and improve biodiversity in Waiuku.
Invest in protection measures for local wildlife, including birds.
Support riparian planting by community groups.
Support additional funding for Awhitu Landcare and tackle erosion issues and support pest eradication programs.
Advocate for coastal protection by controlling vehicle access on sensitive dune environments.
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