Greater Wellington Regional Council

Invest in infrastructure to prevent sewage entering waterways.

Set environmental limits based on science rather than cultural values.

Speed up consents for water storage to ease pressure on source water.

Audit all current water takings from the Hutt River and other tributaries.

Create policies that all water use be scrutinised by the public and be an open process even if commercial interests are involved.

Combine rainwater catch and reuse and sponge city approach to store stormwater, reduce flooding, replenish groundwater and add resilience.

Install in-pipe hydro electricity generation to create new revenue for Greater Wellington Regional Council.

Start thinking of rainwater as a resource and collect as much as possible for reuse before it drains away, as rainwater is now a resource.

Invest in and improve water storage capacity.

Monitor and maintain minimum low flow in Hutt river in summer through proposed plan changes and conservation efforts.

Promote more green options for stormwater in urban planning and design, and work to restore waterways and wetlands.

Implement the Whaitua recommendations to restore the health of all natural waterways.

Notify the recommended plan change to increase minimum low flow for a healthier and more swimmable Hutt River in summer.

See new water pollution rule-book (Plan Change 1) through to prevent further degradation and start improving water quality.

Divert upstream storm water and flood water into large catchment facilities for channelling water for irrigation and farming needs.

Establish fifth and sixth fresh water treatment plants in Belmont and Stokes Valley to meet GWRC fresh water demand.

Establish policy to ensure water catchments align with protecting natural wildlife and bird sanctuaries.