Horizons 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.
Advocate for a rain radar for the region as it is the only regional council without one and they can predict localised extreme events.
Apply a practical approach, not aspirational, to Palmerston North Council natures call wastewater consent.
Maintain flood warning systems, river flow monitors and public access to them as they are world class.
Ensure transparent water quality monitoring with regular public reporting to build trust and protect community health.
Make food, health and environmental registrations easier and cheaper to support home-based businesses and local entrepreneurship.
Ensure flood protection assets are well maintained and fit for purpose.
Engage community in decisions on future affordability and service levels for river management, flood protection and drainage infrastructure.
Increase recognition of green-infrastructure as an asset to invest in, acknowledging associated benefits to people, environment and economy.
Inform review of infrastructure strategy for river management, flood protection and drainage infrastructure using climate change risk assessments.
Ensure drinking water and wastewater regulations are being met.
Look into permit application processes and ensure they are efficient.
Provide households with incentives to save and recycle water.
Provide water quality reports and collect feedback from the public each month.
Advocate for a rain radar for the region as it is the only regional council without one and they can predict localised extreme events.
Apply a practical approach, not aspirational, to Palmerston North Council natures call wastewater consent.
Maintain flood warning systems, river flow monitors and public access to them as they are world class.
Ensure transparent water quality monitoring with regular public reporting to build trust and protect community health.
Make food, health and environmental registrations easier and cheaper to support home-based businesses and local entrepreneurship.
Ensure flood protection assets are well maintained and fit for purpose.
Engage community in decisions on future affordability and service levels for river management, flood protection and drainage infrastructure.
Increase recognition of green-infrastructure as an asset to invest in, acknowledging associated benefits to people, environment and economy.
Inform review of infrastructure strategy for river management, flood protection and drainage infrastructure using climate change risk assessments.
Ensure drinking water and wastewater regulations are being met.
Look into permit application processes and ensure they are efficient.
Provide households with incentives to save and recycle water.
Provide water quality reports and collect feedback from the public each month.
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