This document brings together existing and new consumer research to inform water demand management strategies and enable successful communication with the public.
Useful Websites
www.waterbucket.cawww.wsud.org
Welcome to the Demand Management and Water Metering Portal.
This page is the initial reference point for up-to-date and accurate information relating to effective demand management of our freshwater resources, and increased efficiency in water use.
Water Metering
 Metering Overview (Water New Zealand) |
This paper offers a brief overview of water metering, including commentary on the local and international situation, societal aspects, new technology developments, and possible synergies with other sectors. It, and this web portal, have been introduced at the request of Water New Zealand’s Water Services Managers’ Group, and is intended to promote an informed and reasoned discussion on metering and related issues. |
| Water Metering - The Tauranga Journey (Tauranga City Council) |
This paper outlines Tauranga City Council's water metering "journey". It includes detail on costs, both installation and operational, demand reduction and the resulting reduced capital expenditure. |
| Automatic Meter Reading Pilot Project Report (Tauranga City Council) |
This paper discusses Tauranga City Council’s exploration of automatic water metering. It includes discussion on technical matters and potential costs. |
| Water Metering Report (Kapiti Coast District Council) |
This paper is Kapiti Coast District Council’s report on water meters supporting the decision to install universal water metering. It includes a legal opinion on the “privatisation” issue. A final decision on whether to proceed will be made in June 2012. |
| Water Demand Management and Universal Metering (Rotorua District Council) |
Rotorua District Council has prepared this report explain their decision not to advance water metering at this stage. |
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.
Download a copy of this document Published May 2009 © Water New Zealand
View the references used in the document.
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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