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 fees and charges for water reflect true costs. Remember water is a common to be allocated fairly and carefully.
Work with NIWA to continuing to provide accurate hydrological data that provides a sound basis for flood management and emergency services.
Improve water quality assessment systems so that they portray actual levels of human pathogens and by predictive modelling give pre-warnings.
Reinforce opposition to Three Waters legislation.
Ensure our infrastructure keeps pace with local development.
Encourage ratepayers to report breaches of best environmental practices in their community.
Ensure fees and charges for water reflect true costs. Remember water is a common to be allocated fairly and carefully.
Work with NIWA to continuing to provide accurate hydrological data that provides a sound basis for flood management and emergency services.
Improve water quality assessment systems so that they portray actual levels of human pathogens and by predictive modelling give pre-warnings.
Reinforce opposition to Three Waters legislation.
Ensure our infrastructure keeps pace with local development.
Encourage ratepayers to report breaches of best environmental practices in their community.
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