Horizons Regional Council
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.
Maintain flood protection to appropriate levels, as determined in consultation with our communities and taking into account climate change.
Maintain and enhance public transport in a manner aiming to provide a connected, convenient public transport network and encourage mode shift.
Check health safety of drinking water regularly.
Check water levels and rainfall.
Introduce a policy for cleaning open drainage systems to avoid flooding.
Find solutions to work collaboratively across councils and central government. Ensure Aotearoa remains Aotearoa.
Committed to environmental monitoring so we can ensure the best outcomes and be ready with solutions.
Maintain flood protection to appropriate levels, as determined in consultation with our communities and taking into account climate change.
Maintain and enhance public transport in a manner aiming to provide a connected, convenient public transport network and encourage mode shift.
Check health safety of drinking water regularly.
Check water levels and rainfall.
Introduce a policy for cleaning open drainage systems to avoid flooding.
Find solutions to work collaboratively across councils and central government. Ensure Aotearoa remains Aotearoa.
Committed to environmental monitoring so we can ensure the best outcomes and be ready with solutions.
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