What does this mean?

We appreciate and wish to participate in the protection of the environment on both a local and a global level. We recognise that the environment has the potential to generate economic growth for the district and are willing to explore and develop that potential if we are sure it will not adversely affect, or if it restores or improves the environment of the future.

What do we want to see?

The potential of the natural environment developed and protected.

• Harbour entrance opened
• The aquaculture potential developed
• Pollution and refuse/ litter issues addressed
• Environmental tourism promoted
• Planning and controls reflect the environment
• Advocation on global issues
• Foreign and Maori land ownership issues are managed with care.
• Coastal development managed.
• Education is a part of environmental management

How will we achieve this?

We will support and encourage environmentally friendly development, carefully manage land ownership, growth and development and support initiatives that tackle environmental issues and improve understanding of the environment.

Measuring Progress

	Frequency Years
Harbour Entrance opened by 2012	6
Water quality within acceptable standards	1
Gross Domestic Product of district	3