Bay of Plenty 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.
Develop regulation for watercraft on enclosed waterways and ensure boats do not create waves that endanger people or the environment.
Increase local engagement and listen to and advocate for local communities regarding the environmental issues that most affect them.
Work with and alongside local and central government to ensure policy around water meets the needs of local communities.
Ensure safe, resilient drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems that protect public health and the environment.
Improve environmental monitoring including rainfall, flooding and maritime alerts to keep communities safe and informed.
Streamline permits and registrations with simple, accessible digital services that save time for residents and businesses.
Ensure all communities are informed and knowledgeable about the water reforms.
Streamline the consents process.
Support enhanced science and research in the regulation and monitoring of fresh water.
Develop regulation for watercraft on enclosed waterways and ensure boats do not create waves that endanger people or the environment.
Increase local engagement and listen to and advocate for local communities regarding the environmental issues that most affect them.
Work with and alongside local and central government to ensure policy around water meets the needs of local communities.
Ensure safe, resilient drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems that protect public health and the environment.
Improve environmental monitoring including rainfall, flooding and maritime alerts to keep communities safe and informed.
Streamline permits and registrations with simple, accessible digital services that save time for residents and businesses.
Ensure all communities are informed and knowledgeable about the water reforms.
Streamline the consents process.
Support enhanced science and research in the regulation and monitoring of fresh water.
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