Horizons 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.
Advocate for flood resilience upgrades in vulnerable areas across the region.
Promote the 'Six Waters' framework to include flooding and climate impacts, health and wellbeing, and the spiritual connection to water.
Ensure Horizons monitoring systems for flood control or safe swimming are well maintained and reliable with easy access to the public.
Reduce staff numbers and rate increases when new policies from government require less work for regional councils.
Work constructively with the government to replace the RMA with new legislation that reduces compliance costs for households and businesses.
Advocate for flood resilience upgrades in vulnerable areas across the region.
Promote the 'Six Waters' framework to include flooding and climate impacts, health and wellbeing, and the spiritual connection to water.
Ensure Horizons monitoring systems for flood control or safe swimming are well maintained and reliable with easy access to the public.
Reduce staff numbers and rate increases when new policies from government require less work for regional councils.
Work constructively with the government to replace the RMA with new legislation that reduces compliance costs for households and businesses.
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