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.
Innovate sensor equipment to provide farmers with accurate information related to sowing and harvesting.
Provide spring water to taps with a ban on plastic bags; question why spring water is sold in plastic bottles.
Provide weather radars that give accurate information so phones do not say it is raining when it is not.
Drive efficiencies through superior governance to ensure Three Waters is done well as an excellent rationalisation of resources.
Establish an honest ranking system for community needs to distinguish must-haves from would-like items based on ability to pay.
Use user pays beyond the basics and done well to induce sensible behaviour and stop massive cross subsidisation.
Establish communication pathways that ensure technical information about freshwater quality is better communicated to the public.
Improve monitoring of discharges into waterways and wetlands.
Introduce a series of solar powered cameras to monitor and prevent illegal dumping of vehicles and waste into waterways.
Keep essential utility repairs prioritised over cosmetic projects.
Prioritise local contractors for utilities maintenance and upgrades and support local businesses.
Upgrade regional drainage to reduce flood risk in high-risk areas.
Innovate sensor equipment to provide farmers with accurate information related to sowing and harvesting.
Provide spring water to taps with a ban on plastic bags; question why spring water is sold in plastic bottles.
Provide weather radars that give accurate information so phones do not say it is raining when it is not.
Drive efficiencies through superior governance to ensure Three Waters is done well as an excellent rationalisation of resources.
Establish an honest ranking system for community needs to distinguish must-haves from would-like items based on ability to pay.
Use user pays beyond the basics and done well to induce sensible behaviour and stop massive cross subsidisation.
Establish communication pathways that ensure technical information about freshwater quality is better communicated to the public.
Improve monitoring of discharges into waterways and wetlands.
Introduce a series of solar powered cameras to monitor and prevent illegal dumping of vehicles and waste into waterways.
Keep essential utility repairs prioritised over cosmetic projects.
Prioritise local contractors for utilities maintenance and upgrades and support local businesses.
Upgrade regional drainage to reduce flood risk in high-risk areas.
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