Local Water Done Well – Water Reform

Consultation is now open for Wellington City Councils proposal to reform how we take care of our water.

You can find out more and make a submission from the link below or the Hataitai Community House has paper copies of the proposed changes and paper submission forms.

From the WCC Website:

The way water services are delivered in New Zealand is changing and we want to know what you think is the best way forward.

Our water networks face major challenges, including leaks, ageing infrastructure, and summer water shortages. Our wastewater plants sometimes fail to meet quality standards and many waterways remain in poor condition.

It’s challenging to meet the long-term needs of our growing population for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems. Adding to these challenges, climate change means we have storm events that are more frequent and more devastating, putting pressure on water networks.

The Government’s Local Water Done Well reform introduces new regulatory standards for water services that all council must meet, as well as mandatory planning and accountability mechanisms for new water organisations.

The future of water services in the Wellington region is at a crossroads. To ensure clean, safe, and sustainable water for generations to come, we are considering three options for reform which we are seeking feedback from you on.