Waikato 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.
Coordinate with other councils to share resources for monitoring and enforcement.
Encourage rainwater harvesting with tanks in homes and businesses to reduce demand on expensive treated water.
Streamline digital permits and registrations to lower administrative costs.
Progress shared services to reduce duplication and enhance efficiency.
Ensure civil defence is proportionate to the current climate change projections.
Ensure flood protection is reviewed in light of current climate change projections.
Promote environmental monitoring and inform the results to communities on the current state of environment and changes over time.
Work with local territorial authorities in developing water infrastructure and flood scheme infrastructure and assets they protect.
Continue monitoring water discharges to river systems to ensure continual improvement in overall water quality.
Ensure catchment assets are fit for purpose and capable of delivering the agreed level of service for targeted ratepayers.
Review the current infrastructure model with the objective of delivering more cost-effective outcomes for ratepayers.
Ensure regional council is effective in rainfall monitoring and flood warning responses.
Deliver services efficiently and effectively to meet community needs, ensuring value for money and continuous improvement.
Partner with city and district councils to align efforts, share expertise and address service gaps without duplication.
Advocate for strong education and compliance to protect the environment against those who negligently and irresponsibly pollute it.
Ensure harbourmasters and biosecurity efforts are adequately resourced to keep people and biodiversity safe in lakes, rivers and coastlines.
Work with communities and government on determining what level of flood protection service is practical and affordable in the future.
Coordinate with other councils to share resources for monitoring and enforcement.
Encourage rainwater harvesting with tanks in homes and businesses to reduce demand on expensive treated water.
Streamline digital permits and registrations to lower administrative costs.
Progress shared services to reduce duplication and enhance efficiency.
Ensure civil defence is proportionate to the current climate change projections.
Ensure flood protection is reviewed in light of current climate change projections.
Promote environmental monitoring and inform the results to communities on the current state of environment and changes over time.
Work with local territorial authorities in developing water infrastructure and flood scheme infrastructure and assets they protect.
Continue monitoring water discharges to river systems to ensure continual improvement in overall water quality.
Ensure catchment assets are fit for purpose and capable of delivering the agreed level of service for targeted ratepayers.
Review the current infrastructure model with the objective of delivering more cost-effective outcomes for ratepayers.
Ensure regional council is effective in rainfall monitoring and flood warning responses.
Deliver services efficiently and effectively to meet community needs, ensuring value for money and continuous improvement.
Partner with city and district councils to align efforts, share expertise and address service gaps without duplication.
Advocate for strong education and compliance to protect the environment against those who negligently and irresponsibly pollute it.
Ensure harbourmasters and biosecurity efforts are adequately resourced to keep people and biodiversity safe in lakes, rivers and coastlines.
Work with communities and government on determining what level of flood protection service is practical and affordable in the future.
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