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.
Develop economies of scale through a region-wide water works programme.
Ensure water is metered for cost recovery.
Look to waste such as sewage as a resource and explore potential uses such as fertiliser or energy generation.
Oppose co-governance of freshwater management and assets.
Oppose the permitted discharging of toxins and contaminants to water, including herbicides used for weed management in Lake Karipiro.
Support using technology for better monitoring of flood events and water quality.
Provide guidance on water and wastewater policy to cut pollution, protect rivers and groundwater and keep communities safe and healthy.
Streamline planning and environmental rules to make consent processes quicker, cheaper and easier while still protecting our environment.
Support district councils to work together on long-term infrastructure and consents, ensuring growth is well planned and sustainable.
Maintain a professional and constructive relationship with territorial authorities as consent and compliance authority for Three Waters infrastructure.
Maintain and improve freshwater monitoring infrastructure network, supporting the community with information to make good decisions.
Maintain investment in the Waikato Regional Council Regional Resilience Team, supporting coordinated community response to natural hazard risks and events.
Develop economies of scale through a region-wide water works programme.
Ensure water is metered for cost recovery.
Look to waste such as sewage as a resource and explore potential uses such as fertiliser or energy generation.
Oppose co-governance of freshwater management and assets.
Oppose the permitted discharging of toxins and contaminants to water, including herbicides used for weed management in Lake Karipiro.
Support using technology for better monitoring of flood events and water quality.
Provide guidance on water and wastewater policy to cut pollution, protect rivers and groundwater and keep communities safe and healthy.
Streamline planning and environmental rules to make consent processes quicker, cheaper and easier while still protecting our environment.
Support district councils to work together on long-term infrastructure and consents, ensuring growth is well planned and sustainable.
Maintain a professional and constructive relationship with territorial authorities as consent and compliance authority for Three Waters infrastructure.
Maintain and improve freshwater monitoring infrastructure network, supporting the community with information to make good decisions.
Maintain investment in the Waikato Regional Council Regional Resilience Team, supporting coordinated community response to natural hazard risks and events.
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