Selwyn District 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.
Ensure every township receives fair and consistent street cleaning.
Maintain existing waste services and apply continuous micro-improvements.
Return water services to direct council control and dissolve Selwyn Water.
Ensure the new water entity operates efficiently with strong governance, transparent reporting and clear service agreements.
Implement sensor-driven street cleaning to optimise routes and schedules using real-time data for cost-effective, efficient service delivery.
Introduce a pay-as-you-throw waste charge to incentivise recycling, reduce landfill volumes and diversify revenue beyond rates.
Ensure cost-effective delivery of the Water Services CCO with tight accountability. Ensure KPIs are met or exceeded for safe, reliable water services.
Pursue innovative recycling and waste solutions that reduce cost, protect the environment and boost resilience.
Support better planning of water races and land drainage to protect homes, businesses and improve land condition in areas prone to flooding.
Investigate the disestablishment of the WSCCO or, if not possible, ensure accountable leadership and governance and clarify why stormwater is separate.
Update the website to make it user friendly and introduce an app that enables residents to know exactly where their money is being spent.
Investigate Cordes and its current valuation and whether tendering and procurement systems are currently advantageous to Selwyn residents.
Assess possibility of disestablishing the Water Services CCO, costing $6,335 per household from 2025 to 2034, evaluate the cost-benefit of doing so and consult the community.
Improve council website to make information easier to find, saving costs and staff time answering community questions.
Investigate options and costs for potential removal of chlorine from water supplies and share findings with the community.
Advocate for strong local input and governance in Selwyn Water's management to ensure community voices guide water services and decisions.
Challenge chlorination while ensuring reliable water systems through cost-effective upgrades meeting future growth and environmental standards.
Strengthen animal control by creating more off-leash dog parks and better enforcing clean-up rules for pet owners.
Ensure every township receives fair and consistent street cleaning.
Maintain existing waste services and apply continuous micro-improvements.
Return water services to direct council control and dissolve Selwyn Water.
Ensure the new water entity operates efficiently with strong governance, transparent reporting and clear service agreements.
Implement sensor-driven street cleaning to optimise routes and schedules using real-time data for cost-effective, efficient service delivery.
Introduce a pay-as-you-throw waste charge to incentivise recycling, reduce landfill volumes and diversify revenue beyond rates.
Ensure cost-effective delivery of the Water Services CCO with tight accountability. Ensure KPIs are met or exceeded for safe, reliable water services.
Pursue innovative recycling and waste solutions that reduce cost, protect the environment and boost resilience.
Support better planning of water races and land drainage to protect homes, businesses and improve land condition in areas prone to flooding.
Investigate the disestablishment of the WSCCO or, if not possible, ensure accountable leadership and governance and clarify why stormwater is separate.
Update the website to make it user friendly and introduce an app that enables residents to know exactly where their money is being spent.
Investigate Cordes and its current valuation and whether tendering and procurement systems are currently advantageous to Selwyn residents.
Assess possibility of disestablishing the Water Services CCO, costing $6,335 per household from 2025 to 2034, evaluate the cost-benefit of doing so and consult the community.
Improve council website to make information easier to find, saving costs and staff time answering community questions.
Investigate options and costs for potential removal of chlorine from water supplies and share findings with the community.
Advocate for strong local input and governance in Selwyn Water's management to ensure community voices guide water services and decisions.
Challenge chlorination while ensuring reliable water systems through cost-effective upgrades meeting future growth and environmental standards.
Strengthen animal control by creating more off-leash dog parks and better enforcing clean-up rules for pet owners.
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