Waikato 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.
Make sure council resourced to meet its legal obligation to protect the source of drinking water supplies, especially in rural communities.
Monitor and take enforcement action against district councils, farmers, and other sectors that fail to comply with environmental standards.
Increase resources for maritime safety programs and protection of marine biodiversity in the coastal marine area of Coromandel Peninsula.
Increase education programmes for maritime safety and support for local harbour masters in every harbour community.
Promote ongoing investment in Three Waters infrastructure while keeping public-owned assets in council management.
Support businesses in establishing in our region by minimising red tape while maintaining high standards.
Make sure council resourced to meet its legal obligation to protect the source of drinking water supplies, especially in rural communities.
Monitor and take enforcement action against district councils, farmers, and other sectors that fail to comply with environmental standards.
Increase resources for maritime safety programs and protection of marine biodiversity in the coastal marine area of Coromandel Peninsula.
Increase education programmes for maritime safety and support for local harbour masters in every harbour community.
Promote ongoing investment in Three Waters infrastructure while keeping public-owned assets in council management.
Support businesses in establishing in our region by minimising red tape while maintaining high standards.
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