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.
Introduce changes to the fresh water rules that are science based, practical and get farmers involved in the process.
More measuring of our waterways in rural and towns, as to understand the problems with sediment and e coli.
Find out the true cost of having all streams swimmable in Northland and whether our communities are willing to pay the price.
Support district councils in the transition to and the desired outcomes of Three Waters initiatives, exclusive of rural stormwater schemes.
Advocate for regional Three Water subgroups to ensure community accountability and equity.
Maintain and further enhance with new technology the monitoring of the land, sea and river ecosystems and environmental bottom lines.
Introduce changes to the fresh water rules that are science based, practical and get farmers involved in the process.
More measuring of our waterways in rural and towns, as to understand the problems with sediment and e coli.
Find out the true cost of having all streams swimmable in Northland and whether our communities are willing to pay the price.
Support district councils in the transition to and the desired outcomes of Three Waters initiatives, exclusive of rural stormwater schemes.
Advocate for regional Three Water subgroups to ensure community accountability and equity.
Maintain and further enhance with new technology the monitoring of the land, sea and river ecosystems and environmental bottom lines.
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