Northland 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.
Ensure all warning and safety devices operated or monitored by Northland Regional Council have systems in place to check and maintain working order at all times.
Monitor and enforce requirements to operate water treatment plants and ensure operations are compliant (including local councils).
Operate and maintain a professional ships pilot under the harbour master to ensure safety to the marine environment.
Work with (and manage, through statutory processes) district councils to ensure waste water discharges meet their consent standards.
Lead engagement in the Three Waters process to ensure Northland's voice is heard and the unique needs of our region are understood and met.
Lead climate change adaptation actions to ensure Northlanders have drought resilient drinking water supply.
Ensure all warning and safety devices operated or monitored by Northland Regional Council have systems in place to check and maintain working order at all times.
Monitor and enforce requirements to operate water treatment plants and ensure operations are compliant (including local councils).
Operate and maintain a professional ships pilot under the harbour master to ensure safety to the marine environment.
Work with (and manage, through statutory processes) district councils to ensure waste water discharges meet their consent standards.
Lead engagement in the Three Waters process to ensure Northland's voice is heard and the unique needs of our region are understood and met.
Lead climate change adaptation actions to ensure Northlanders have drought resilient drinking water supply.
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