Napier City Council, NZ
City Council in New Zealand
New Zealand
Napier City Council, NZ collects data on water system with manhole sensor network
Water level sensors were installed on 20 manhole covers for an initial testing period. Local officials plan installations at an additional 30 manholes during the pilot. Sensors track passing water for changes in flow rates and levels. Environmental team members receive mobile alerts ahead of potential blockages and overflows. This pilot evaluates the sensor network's impacts on system maintenance, flood prevention, and the health of the Ahuriri Estuary.
Napier City Council, NZ
New Zealand
Napier City Council, NZ created a COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund to support community organisations
Napier City Council created a Rapid Response Fund to support non-profit social service and community organisations helping with the city's COVID-19 recovery. The Rapid Response Fund was established by pooling together unallocated community promotion funding and unused grants. The Council has distributed over $47,000 to community organisations in amounts ranging from $200 to $6900. The funds have been used for personal protection equipment, reimbursing volunteers, resolving IT issues, etc.
Napier City Council, NZ
New Zealand
Napier City Council, NZ created a Business Response Fund to help economic recovery from COVID-19
Napier City Council created a Business Response Fund to support businesses that lost revenue due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The $50,000 fund was established by pooling together unallocated economic development promotion funding. Allocated funds were used to cover business costs including online marketing, website development, events, promotional materials, etc. Applicants were assessed by a funding panel including the Mayor, Economic Development Manager, and a local Councillor.
Napier City Council, NZ
New Zealand