Auckland Council
Freshwater
The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for regional councils, which play a leading role in managing freshwater in their areas. To this end, regional councils create plans to protect water resources from contaminants and overuse.
Freshwater
The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for regional councils, which play a leading role in managing freshwater in their areas. To this end, regional councils create plans to protect water resources from contaminants and overuse.
Aim to improve water quality ratings of the Tamaki Estuary and Manukau Harbour and continue Safeswim to check beach safety for swimming.
Support proactive monitoring of construction sites to prevent pollution and sedimentation entering waterways.
Commit to the Auckland water strategy as it will enhance water infrastructure resilience and sustainability and integrate land use planning.
Deliver clean water without additives.
Facilitate and mediate freshwater use between parties where property rights may be affected.
Provide accurate, transparent freshwater data to the public for informed decision-making.
Ensure council manages irrigation and water resource programmes efficiently to avoid overspending and minimise financial burden on ratepayers.
Expand existing water quality monitoring programmes to all streams and beaches and publicly report to ensure transparency and accountability.
Hold council accountable for maintaining best practices in irrigation to ensure efficient water use and protection of freshwater resources.
Aim to improve water quality ratings of the Tamaki Estuary and Manukau Harbour and continue Safeswim to check beach safety for swimming.
Support proactive monitoring of construction sites to prevent pollution and sedimentation entering waterways.
Commit to the Auckland water strategy as it will enhance water infrastructure resilience and sustainability and integrate land use planning.
Deliver clean water without additives.
Facilitate and mediate freshwater use between parties where property rights may be affected.
Provide accurate, transparent freshwater data to the public for informed decision-making.
Ensure council manages irrigation and water resource programmes efficiently to avoid overspending and minimise financial burden on ratepayers.
Expand existing water quality monitoring programmes to all streams and beaches and publicly report to ensure transparency and accountability.
Hold council accountable for maintaining best practices in irrigation to ensure efficient water use and protection of freshwater resources.
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