A New Configuration for Wastewater Treatment (Technology Winner)
For most people, there is little exciting or remarkable about planning for sewage (wastewater) treatment and disposal. However, please read on, as this story has a remarkable ending.
After initially applying in 1998 to continue discharging its wastewater after milliscreening, to ocean via a long ocean outfall Hastings District Council (HDC) was eventually granted consent in 2001 to construct a wastewater treatment plan to be commissioned by December 2007. The Hastings District Council - Tangata Whenua Joint Wastewater Committee was not enthusiastic about the treatment process defined and requested staff investigate alternatives that would better meet the aspirations of the community and tangata whenua.
Hence a new project was born "To find an alternative configuration for wastewater treatment that would better meet the aspirations of the community as a whole"
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For more information on this project contact - davef@hdc.govt.nz
Better Libraries: Greater Auckland - the Smarter Systems project
In 2001-2002 the Libraries of Auckland, Manukau, North Shore, Rodney and Waitakere local authorities formed a working entity known as eLGAR (Libraries for a Greater Auckland Region) to facilitate co-operation and joint activities. The major project they developed is the subject of this entry.
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For more information on this project contact - beverly.fletcher@Rodney.govt.nz
Budgeting Platform
The Council has the responsibility for the well-being of 30 separate communities ranging from the popular seaside town of Riverton, the bustle of Te Anua a busy tourist destination to the quiet yet beautiful town of Riversdale and the tranquil beauty of Stewart Island.
The LTCCP budgeting process Project created a web based budgeting platform across the whole organisation that enabled the 10 year LTCCP budgets and rates requirements to be easily accumulated by business managers in a timely and efficient fashion. The District is one of the few Council's in New Zealand to have designed this type of integrated platform which has been recognised by Audit New Zealand as an example of best practice in modeling for LTCCP finances. - Phil Culling Group Manager, Customer and Financial Services.
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For more information on this project contact - john.oneill@southlanddc.govt.nz
eXpress
The eXpress:
The eXpress contributes to the Northland Regional Council’s overall strategic direction by providing a platform that enables staff to do their jobs more efficiently. It makes it easier and quicker for them to find information. It also provides a more efficient method of obtaining, storing and analysing feedback from staff on various issues.
The eXpress also contributes significantly to the organisational culture by supporting the activities of the social club and providing other services and features that make it a fun place to work. It also provides a platform for the CEO and others to acknowledge and celebrate staff successes.
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For more information on this project contact - jasond@nrc.govt.nz
Online Hazards
A self-service resource for council staff and customers to access national, regional, local and site specific information on all natural and man-made hazards associated with the land through a 'whole of council' approach to meet a range of statutory obligations.
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For more information on this project contact - itoeleiu@manukau.govt.nz
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