Waikato District Council, NZ

Waikato District Council, NZ works with Watercare on data-based approach to water conservation

Council officials and the utility previously used a uniform approach to water management each summer. The new approach compared daily consumption in each service zone with average consumption over the previous three days. Watercare alerted the council when water plants reached 80% of production capacity, thus triggering conservation measures. Waikato District Council used localized data for improved transparency on water supply and demand as well as targeted communications.

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Waikato District Council, NZ

New Zealand

Waikato District Council, NZ launched an online map tool to identify the impact of zoning plans

Waikato District Council launched an online map tool that helps residents determine whether changes requested to zoning or district plans will have an impact on their land. The map tool enables users to select a property or area with overlays including walkways, roads, noise control boundaries, airports, heritage items, etc. Users that identify an impact on their land or property can then post comments and submit support or opposition to the proposed plans.

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Waikato District Council, NZ

New Zealand

Waikato District Council, NZ partnered with Xtreme Zero Waste to trial kerbside foodwaste collection

Waikato District Council partnered with Xtreme Zero Waste to conduct a trial of kerbside food waste collection services. During the trial, every participating household was provided with the necessary equipment including kitchen caddies, compostable bags, and a green kerbside bin. Within 18 months, the service diverted 225 tonnes of food waste from going to the landfill. Once the trial period ended, the proposed cost of continuing the service was $79.29 per year for each household.

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Waikato District Council, NZ

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Waikato District Council, NZ "Little Libraries" allows prisoners to help rural communities

Waikato District Council created the Little Libraries project as part of its larger Placemaking programme designed to help communities in rural areas reclaim their public spaces. The project has installed 44 little libraries which each hold around 30 books for local residents to borrow and exchange. The Council partnered with Spring Hill Corrections Facility to allow prisoners to build and decorate the little libraries for the community.

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Waikato District Council, NZ

New Zealand