Better Off Funding

Three City Safe officers standing under the Canopy Bridge.

We received $9.48 million from the government under Better Off Funding in recognition of the significance of the Three Waters reforms to local governments and the communities they serve.

The key challenges and opportunities supported by this funding will include:

  • sustainability, emissions reductions and climate change resilience
  • housing development and growth
  • placemaking and community well-being.

Funded projects

Ten projects and programmes that were approved for funding must be completed by 30 June 2027.

These ten projects and programmes were selected through engagement and collaboration with Māori in accordance with our formal partnership agreement with Te Kārearea representatives and Te Huinga.

We also have $0.78 million earmarked to enable the funded projects to be successfully delivered, to be shared between hapū and Council.