Implement the Water Demand Management Plan to encourage responsible and efficient water use, helping safeguard our pristine sources for future generations.
5.6 Promoting responsible water usage
Action
Key Initiatives
- Targeted water management: Explore volumetric charging options that balance affordability with incentives to reduce energy demand, minimise waste and water loss and encourage responsible consumption practices.
- Policy interventions: Investigate additional policy measures to further support and incentivise responsible water usage across the district.
- Sustainable building and landscaping: Promote the adoption of water-efficient fixtures, encourage rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling, and support the establishment of low-water-use plants that are well suited to the conditions of our district.
5.6
Project Details
Investment
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Investment Value (Estimate)
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<$20k
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$20K - $100K
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$100K - $500K
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>$500K
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To be confirmed/still under review
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Key Partners
Industry partners, WAI Wānaka, community partners.
Kāi Tahu Value Alignment
Haere whakamua - Future focused
Whanaukataka - Family and community focused
Mauri - Life force
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5.1Sustainable project managementEmbed sustainable project management practices aligned with international best practice throughout the lifecycle of capital projects to reduce environmental impacts and enhance long-term sustainability.
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5.2Best practice carbon managementEmbed best practice carbon management standards, such as PAS 2080:2023, into all stages of infrastructure planning and delivery to track, reduce, and manage whole-of-life carbon in major capital works projects.
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5.3Designing for climate resilienceEmbed climate resilience into infrastructure strategic planning and engineering codes of practice to future proof for a changing climate.
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5.4Promoting a better building standardPartner with the Better Building Working Group to implement a comprehensive education and outreach programme that empowers the community and building industry to adopt climate smart, resilient, and healthy construction practices.
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5.5Sustainable Council buildingsImplement eco-design principles, low-impact construction methods, and renewable energy integration in Council-led building projects to minimise environmental impact, enhance resilience, improve long-term efficiency, and reduce operation costs.
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5.7Strengthening stormwater resilienceDevelop and implement integrated stormwater catchment management plans across the district to ensure a science-based, nature-positive approach to stormwater management.
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5.8Supporting community-led water initiativesCollaborate with Kāi Tahu, WAI Wānaka, Mana Tāhuna, Friends of Lake Hayes, ORC and others to accelerate catchment -scale planning and community-led initiatives that enhance freshwater health, biodiversity, and climate resilience.