Palmerston North City Council

Commit to clean water and ensure Palmerston North's water remains clean by upholding the highest safety and cleanliness standards.

Advocate for proactive monitoring through regular water testing to quickly address any contamination risks.

Prioritise infrastructure investment in modern water infrastructure to support the growing population and prevent waterborne diseases.

Encourage waste reduction with education about composting and other garden-related initiatives, rather than funding expensive waste schemes.

Ensure council maintains an effective storm water management scheme, including regular maintenance of drains.

Replace the vegetation framework with a city green print which plans for biodiversity corridors, pollinator habitat and urban cooling.

Introduce soft-plastics recycling as part of the rebuild of the recycling plant and offer this as a regional service to achieve scale benefit.

Reduce or eliminate spraying of proven harmful chemicals, especially near waterways, pathways and children's play areas.

Deliver an effective and affordable wastewater treatment upgrade.

Increase the health of the river environment through increased biodiversity.

Improve waste minimisation initiatives and decrease waste going to landfill.

Reduce waste going to landfill by expanding kerbside recycling, promoting composting and supporting circular economy initiatives.

Continue to work to secure the best practicable option for a new wastewater treatment facility so that the river is protected and restored.

Continue to support Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Centre as an education facility and rehabilitation centre for endangered species.

Deliver on the Manawatu River area masterplan enhancements to both natural biodiversity and the river park.

Deliver an affordable wastewater treatment plant solution that improves the quality of our discharge and overall river health.

Complete the Nature Calls work and commit to a timeline for completion.

Restore urban streams through dedicated projects that incorporate natural waterways into urban stormwater and flood protection systems.

Increase tree cover in the city for summer shade, and improve tree maintenance and leaf collection in streets and public spaces.

Reduce stormwater pollution by installing first-flush filters and improving permeable surface standards in the city.

Deliver an effective wastewater treatment upgrade at an achievable price point.

Improve waste minimisation initiatives with a view to decreasing amounts going to landfills.

Continue good river management and improve the quality of river water.

Upgrade and increase capacity at the recycling plant to turn Palmerston North into a regional hub for waste material recovery.

Commit to focusing on core services of clean water, wastewater and pipe network upgrades.

Establish regional recycling infrastructure with co-investment from neighbouring councils for greater scales of efficiency and lower costs.

Protect environment through supporting grass roots and community action initiatives.

Support businesses to reduce waste and emissions through education, waste minimisation funding access, and free 240L kerbside recycling bins.

Continue support for environmental groups engaged in biodiversity and pest control projects, such as Green Corridors and Ruahine Kiwi.

Invest in water infrastructure to maintain safe drinking water supplies while this remains a council responsibility.

Support introduction of food waste collection.

Enforce pollution controls to safeguard local ecosystems and improve air and water quality.

Protect and restore the Manawatū River and local waterways to improve biodiversity and community health.

Support community-led projects like tree planting and wetland restoration to connect people with nature and learning.