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Wai. Water that works for you.

Under the Government’s Local Water Done Well programme, all councils must consult on the future of their water service delivery model. While we don’t have a choice about change, we do have a say in shaping a model that works best for our community.

Your feedback helps us understand what matters most to you—from future water costs and financial sustainability to ensuring safe drinking water and protecting our environment. We’ll keep these priorities at the forefront, ensuring that community voices are reflected in ongoing discussions and decision-making.

Do you live within the Western Bay of Plenty District Council boundary?

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Yes

Does Western Bay of Plenty District Council provide your drinking water and/or wastewater?

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Yes

What do you think about the options?

Please provide any comments you have on the two options we have modelled.

Single Council Water Services CCO – A separate Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) is created to manage water services. This provides some financial benefits, including increased borrowing capacity. However, this option does not address the benefits that come from being part of a larger specialist organisation or sufficiently meet long-term funding, affordability and investment needs.
Multi Council Water Services CCO (Preferred Option) – A shared entity with potential partners such as Tauranga City Council and/or other councils. This option would mean we would enter into a joint water service arrangement. This option enhances financial sustainability while maintaining local oversight. The benefit of this over 10 years could be as much as $4000-$5000 per water connection. Efficiencies would build over time, likely generating further savings for our community.

Tell us more about what you think.

What matters most to you?

Please tick up to five things that are most important to you when considering the future of water services. We’ll keep these in mind as we move forward, ensuring that community priorities, concerns, and values are reflected in future discussions and decision-making. While the choice of model is set by Government requirements, your input will help shape how we advocate for our community and influence the details of how water services are managed.

Future water costs and investment – Managing the cost of water services and securing infrastructure funding.

Financial sustainability – Choosing an option that meets Government rules and avoids future financial risks.

Innovation – Using new technology to make water services more efficient and sustainable.

Consistent water service – Keeping or improving service levels for water wastewater and stormwater.

Cultural input – Ensuring Tangata Whenua involvement in water decisions.

Community influence – Residents having a strong voice in decision-making.

Growth planning – Preparing water services for population growth.

Climate resilience – Ensuring water services are prepared for climate change impacts (example being heavy rainfall and drought).

Environmental benefits – Improving the environmental impact of water services.

Ensuring safe drinking water – Meeting regulatory standards and protecting public health.

Strong governance and expert oversight – Ensuring Water Services are well-managed and meet required standards.

Other (please specify)

Would you like to speak to Elected Members about your submission? We will be holding hearings on 13 and 15 May 2025.

No, I do not wish to speak at a hearing.

Yes, I would like to attend a hearing and present my views. If yes, provide your phone number below.

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Age: (We’re asking people’s age as this is a decision that will impact our District for decades and different age groups may have different opinions)

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Privacy Act 2020:

This form and the details of your submission will be publicly available as part of the decision-making process. The information will be held at Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Head Office, 1484 Cameron Road, Tauranga. Submitters have the right to access and correct their personal information.