It's time for Climate Action

Waikato Regional Council's Long Term Plan sets out what they prioritise and fund for the next ten years.

Having your say and making sure they know the difference that funding biodiversity, public transport, and climate action would mean to you, your whānau, and your community. We know that engaging with local government can be a bit daunting, so we've made it easy. You can make our submission your own by filling out the boxes below. It shouldn't take you more than five minutes, but could make all the difference.

You can read more about the plan here: 2024 - 2034 WRC Long Term Plan

Submissions close Thursday 2nd May, 2024.

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Natural Heritage Fund

The Natural Heritage Fund is a universal good that supports healthy environments and thriving communities. This is a contestable fund that supports the work of environmental groups and projects to restore and protect our natural environment.

Waikato Regional Council is keen to test support for further accelerating this work. Go Eco supports an increase in this rate to $15 per household per annum – providing an additional $1.403 million (incl. GST) per annum – which will help achieve our biodiversity goals sooner.

Please tell us why restoring and protecting nature is important to you.

Regional Rail & Public Transport

Regional rail and public transport generally is a universal good that reduces congestion, and connects communities, interregional business, and facilitates access to services and amenities.

Go Eco supports Waikato Regional Council rating for public transport across the region, and supports the proposed rating formula - 80% of the funding required from rates comes from properties within 5 kilometres of a bus route; 20% of the funding required from rates is paid by all other properties in the area.

Please tell us why regional rail is important to you, including your experience of Te Huia rail service.

Please tell us about the ways a functioning public transport system could benefit you and your family, now and in the future.

Any other comments you want to make to Waikato Regional Council?

Privacy Statement

Your feedback and any information you include is considered public information and will be available in reports and documents relating to this process, in addition to being published on the Waikato Regional Council website. You can find out more information relating to privacy here.

Please note, Go Eco does not keep a copy of any personal information entered.

This submission will be sent by email to haveyoursay@waikatoregion.govt.nz.

Submission preview:

To: Waikato Regional Council

Subject: Submission on the 2024-2034 LTP

Tenā koutou e te Kaunihera ā Rohe o Waikato,

My name is [NAME] and I am submitting in support of biodiversity, public transport, and climate action.

Natural Heritage Fund

Nature and biodiversity are fundamental components of regional resilience - they support human well-being and provide for our Indigenous taonga species. Preserving and restoring natural habitats not only safeguards critical biodiversity but also enhances the capacity of ecosystems to buffer against disasters such as floods, storms, and droughts. These are critical in a climate crisis.

Additionally, green spaces provide opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and cultural enrichment, encouraging a sense of connection to the natural world that is essential for building resilient communities. By prioritising the protection and conservation of nature, regions can build resilience in the face of ecological, social, and economic challenges.

[Why is restoring and protecting nature important to me?]

I support an increase in this rate to $15 per household per annum – providing an additional $1.403 million (incl. GST) per annum – which will help achieve our biodiversity goals sooner.

Regional Rail & Public Transport

People are connected to communities, infrastructure, and amenities through transportation. A safe, affordable, and low-carbon transport system is an essential component of resilience.

Investment in efficient, reliable, and accessible public transport infrastructure is a cornerstone of a thriving region. A robust public transportation system reduces dependency on private vehicles, mitigating traffic congestion, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, it enhances mobility options for all members of society, particularly those without access to personal vehicles, thereby promoting social equity and inclusion.

I support Waikato Regional Council rating for public transport across the region, and support the proposed rating formula - 80% of the funding required from rates comes from properties within 5 kilometres of a bus route; 20% of the funding required from rates is paid by all other properties in the area.

[Why is regional rail and Te Huia important to me?]

[How does public transport benefit me and my family?]

General comments

[Other comments go here]

In accordance with the privacy statement, I accept that the feedback and information I have provided is considered public information and will be available in reports and documents relating to this process, in addition to being published on the Waikato Regional Council website.

Ngā mihi nui,

[NAME]
[EMAIL ADDRESS]
Phone: [PHONE NUMBER]
Postcode: [POSTCODE]