The planning and development of the natural and built environment must be undertaken in a sustainable manner by managing compliance with the Manawatu District Plan.
Council provides local public services and infrastructure that the community needs to survive and prosper. Providing these services comes at a cost and a large portion is collected from the rates that Council charges property owners.
Together with the Waste Management Minimisation Plan, we aspire to reach zero waste through education, development and implementation of recycling, re-use and recovery methods.