Taranaki 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.
Look at the resource consents that use water from rivers and lakes and ensure they are being monitored.
Examine ways to increase regulations around water quality.
Require resource consent, where applicable, for agricultural discharge into waterways.
Ensure safe, reliable drinking water for all communities and invest in resilient wastewater and stormwater systems throughout the region.
Strengthen emergency services and infrastructure when affordable.
Support transparent local planning for Three Waters reforms and promote low-impact, innovative treatment solutions.
Support safe, reliable drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services in partnership with local councils and central government.
Improve access to permitting, consenting and registering by making more services available online and easier to use.
Enhance environmental monitoring systems, such as rainfall, flood and coastal alerts, to keep communities safe and informed.
Look at the resource consents that use water from rivers and lakes and ensure they are being monitored.
Examine ways to increase regulations around water quality.
Require resource consent, where applicable, for agricultural discharge into waterways.
Ensure safe, reliable drinking water for all communities and invest in resilient wastewater and stormwater systems throughout the region.
Strengthen emergency services and infrastructure when affordable.
Support transparent local planning for Three Waters reforms and promote low-impact, innovative treatment solutions.
Support safe, reliable drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services in partnership with local councils and central government.
Improve access to permitting, consenting and registering by making more services available online and easier to use.
Enhance environmental monitoring systems, such as rainfall, flood and coastal alerts, to keep communities safe and informed.
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