Environment Canterbury
Utilities and services
Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.
Utilities and services
Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.
Oppose Three Waters by central government so local councils retain autonomy and decision-making based on their unique local factors.
Do not fluoridate public water supplies which should remain a decision of the individual, not layed over an entire community by compulsion.
Potable water is a fundamental human right best managed as an infrastructure and supply via locally elected representation.
Introduce a tag on and tag off ticketing system for the busses.
Improve front facing access to data already gathered but not front facing by encouraging people to develop tools people can easily use.
Encourage a fully open source culture at council.
Make sure clean drinking water is a priority, fluoride saves tooth decay, proven. Christchurch City Council and Environment Canterbury need to get closer together on wastewater.
Storm water is an outcome of development, ie building design. Christchurch City Council and Environment Canterbury need to get together on reducing stormwater.
Empower local people to look after their fresh and salt water resources, fund home kits for monitoring and develop apps to report clarity.
Oppose Three Waters by central government so local councils retain autonomy and decision-making based on their unique local factors.
Do not fluoridate public water supplies which should remain a decision of the individual, not layed over an entire community by compulsion.
Potable water is a fundamental human right best managed as an infrastructure and supply via locally elected representation.
Introduce a tag on and tag off ticketing system for the busses.
Improve front facing access to data already gathered but not front facing by encouraging people to develop tools people can easily use.
Encourage a fully open source culture at council.
Make sure clean drinking water is a priority, fluoride saves tooth decay, proven. Christchurch City Council and Environment Canterbury need to get closer together on wastewater.
Storm water is an outcome of development, ie building design. Christchurch City Council and Environment Canterbury need to get together on reducing stormwater.
Empower local people to look after their fresh and salt water resources, fund home kits for monitoring and develop apps to report clarity.
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