Waimakariri District Council’s proposed delivery model for water services involves the operation of an In-house Business Unit (IBU) within the Council.

This model is similar to Council’s current arrangement for overseeing and managing the delivery of its drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, rural land drainage and stockwater services, but with increased financial ring-fencing and new economic regulation requirements for drinking water and wastewater.

This model retains direct Council ownership and operational responsibility of water service delivery, ensuring accountability to the local community and alignment with broader Council objectives.