Forest & Bird are submitting on this consultation as we are concerned that capping rates could mean
decreased funding available for nature, such as:
- Less contestable and non-contestable grants/funds for community projects.
- Decreased investment in nature-based solutions and natural hazard mitigation.
- Long-term biodiversity and environmental outcomes (e.g., by choosing cheaper and quicker options,
rather than investing in longer term, co-beneficial projects). - Council owned land (such as parks and reserves) not being utilised to their full potential to benefit
both people and nature. - Decreased investment in climate change mitigation and adaptation, resulting in a more costly and
difficult future state.
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