Public feedback opened last week on a 100-year strategy for the future of the Christchurch district’s water services and resources. The Draft Integrated Water Strategy sets guidelines and goals for the Council’s management of its “three waters” services – drinking water, wastewater and stormwater – as well as surface water, groundwater and flood management. Public […]
Water Commons: Christchurch could be the first Blue Community in AOTEAROA
A “blue community” is one that adopts a water commons framework by taking the three actions outlined below. What’s the chance of Christchurch becoming the first Blue Community in Aotearoa? A water commons framework treats water as a common good that is shared by everyone and the responsibility of all. Because water is central to […]
