Implementation partners
Mana whenua Hapū and iwi with ancestral relationships to certain areas in Tāmaki Makaurau where they exercise customary authority., Auckland Council, central government, and community organisations are key partners in the ongoing protection and enhancement of Auckland's environment and cultural heritage.
As kaitiaki Trustee, custodian, guardian., mana whenua have the responsibility of ensuring that the spiritual and cultural aspects of resources are maintained for future generations. This involves the ongoing protection of mauri Life principle, life force, vital essence. The essential quality and vitality of a being or entity. from damage, destruction or modification.
Central government has several important functions.
The Ministry for the Environment (MfE) has multiple implementation functions arising from a range of legislation including the Resource Management Act, Climate Change Response Act, and Environmental Reporting Act.
MfE contributes to Auckland's environmental well-being through the following activities:
- provision of environmental management laws, regulations and national environmental standards
- national direction through national policy statements and strategies
- guidance and training on best practice
- information about the health of the environment.
In addition, central government is also involved in day-to-day environmental management activities in Auckland through the Department of Conservation's operational work programmes.
Auckland Council has several policy and regulatory levers and undertakes:
- waste management and waste minimisation programmes
- education and monitoring
- funding of grants for environmental enhancement.
Auckland Council will develop an implementation approach for this outcome working alongside our key partners and stakeholders. This will be built on existing programmes and ensure all new elements introduced in Auckland Plan 2050 are planned for.
Transport is a key contributor to the health of Auckland's environment.
As Auckland Transport and the New Zealand Transport Agency make improvements to Auckland's transport system, there is an opportunity to deliver more sustainable options like low-emission vehicles, improved public transport frequency and green infrastructure approaches.
Wastewater and stormwater infrastructure Infrastructure intended to manage stormwater, including pipes, drains, streams and channels. play an important role in improving the quality of the environment. Watercare is a significant partner in ensuring Auckland's wastewater goals are met.
Non-governmental and community organisations involved in sustainability and environmental projects are important partners in delivering on-the-ground, local projects, such as working with businesses on sustainable practices, restoration planting, stream and beach clean-ups.
Individuals, businesses and developers can support the uptake of green technologies, like solar energy and better building technologies.