Development and protection of the natural environment

What does this mean?

We appreciate our natural environment and wish to participate in its protection on both a local and a global level. We recognise that the environment has the potential to generate economic growth for the district.  We 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 of the district developed
• Pollution and refuse/ litter issues addressed
• Environmental tourism promoted
• Planning and controls which reflect the environment
• Foreign and Maori land ownership issues managed with care
• Coastal development managed
• Education as 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