Waterways, Wetlands and Surface Water - Community planning for the future.
The city's waterways and wetlands are sustainably managed in accordance with the Resource Management Act (1991) and the objectives and policies in the City Plan.
Vision 2000 - 2040 The Styx [PDF, 5.8 MB]
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