Invercargill 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.
Ensure water supplies are adequately monitored and protected to ensure safety for the community.
Re-establish kerbside recycling facilities.
Continue waste minimisation using a regional approach through WasteNet, recognising Invercargill has a community interest with SDE.
Continue going through water quality issues and the Local Water Done Well process with the current council.
Ensure that policies and procedures are in place to safeguard the quality of water supply.
Stop the use of 1080 in pest control.
Separate glass from cardboard in recycle bins.
Introduce water metering as Invercargill depends on water from one river.
Continue pest control and eradication in Otatara.
Continue the council's commitment to water management done in house and ensure value for money for ratepayers.
Keep the recycling contract with Recycle South, supporting and providing meaningful employment of disabled residents.
Support and equip local environmental organisations.
Focus on greater communication and consultation with the community on environment issues.
Build a good education program relating to environment issues.
Support anyone in need of support regarding environment issues.
Ensure water supplies are adequately monitored and protected to ensure safety for the community.
Re-establish kerbside recycling facilities.
Continue waste minimisation using a regional approach through WasteNet, recognising Invercargill has a community interest with SDE.
Continue going through water quality issues and the Local Water Done Well process with the current council.
Ensure that policies and procedures are in place to safeguard the quality of water supply.
Stop the use of 1080 in pest control.
Separate glass from cardboard in recycle bins.
Introduce water metering as Invercargill depends on water from one river.
Continue pest control and eradication in Otatara.
Continue the council's commitment to water management done in house and ensure value for money for ratepayers.
Keep the recycling contract with Recycle South, supporting and providing meaningful employment of disabled residents.
Support and equip local environmental organisations.
Focus on greater communication and consultation with the community on environment issues.
Build a good education program relating to environment issues.
Support anyone in need of support regarding environment issues.
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