(Note below are policies first for those candidates who have listed information with us - the rest can be found at policy.nz - thank you to Policy NZ who have granted permission for us to reproduce the information below)

Environment and biodiversity

Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

• Commit to removing chemical based weed management across the Auckland Council area.
• Ensure council supports the community groups that manage our "grassroots" response to pests and weeds.
• Commit to the goals and principles of community led zero waste initiatives.

• Create more natural and marine reserve spaces that protect our natural wildlife from pests, and allow fish populations to rejuvenate.
• Commit to more community recycling hubs that allow for waste minimisation and social responsibility.
• Establish a workforce to reduce pollution and waste in beaches parks and reserves, by increasing compliance and enforcement.

• Reduce sediment run-off into Hauraki Gulf, Manukau and Kaipara Harbours, streams and natural waterways.
• Implement controls on quantity of sediment leaving any given site in addition to existing process controls.
• Incentivise and support community-based initiatives around plant and animal pest reduction and elimination. Predator free Auckland Region.

For all candidate responses on environment and biodiversity visit policy.nz