This document brings together existing and new consumer research to inform water demand management strategies and enable successful communication with the public.
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The Case for Demand Management in Council Water Supplies
Freshwater is integral to the health, well-being, livelihood and culture of all New Zealanders It helps drive our economy, defines our landscape, sustains valuable ecosystems, and is used and enjoyed in countless ways...The Case for Demand Management in Council Water Supplies is a publication that positions demand reduction strategies as a complement to the current good efforts in supply management evident around the country. The intended audience includes elected councillors; senior managers and other council staff who influence local government policy and funding for the development and delivery of water infrastructure and services. It is purposely brief and nontechnical. For details check the reference list on the back page of the document and the more extensive listing at the bottom of this page. Council engineering, policy, and communication specialists wishing to explore demand management options and opportunities can draw on these and other resources to develop locally-appropriate solutions.
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Published May 2009 © Water New Zealand
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The Case for Demand Management in Council Water Supplies was conceived and funded by Water New Zealand's Water Services Managers Group. It was written by Gord Stewart, and peer reviewed by a number of professionals and specialists in the field.
A big thank you to the organisations below for their support and input:
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