Kaipara District Council
Utilities and services
Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.
Utilities and services
Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.
Form a volunteer board to examine the finances behind our Chinese-owned rubbish system.
Help set up recycling stations in every village run by volunteers including drive-through stations where the public can sort all rubbish.
Set up a green waste dumping area and allow local landscape suppliers to convert this into mulch and sell it.
Support groups to increase landfill diversion and reuse and recycling.
Support improving water services as per government directives while minimising the financial impact on ratepayers.
Support resort facilities making recycling management user-friendly.
Consider the desirability of a waste to energy plant as a topic for a citizens assembly to consider.
Support a combined Northland-wide council controlled organisation for drinking water and sewerage schemes.
Support Sustainable Kaipara in its recycling and other waste management initiatives.
Ensure district priorities are met by reviewing water charges and finances after three years based on local needs.
Ensure the 30-year water plan smooths costs and avoids rate spikes by phasing investment and forecasting long-term affordability.
Promote recycling by supporting local groups, education and infrastructure that reduce landfill and build community-led solutions.
Participate in the local Water Done Well to ensure the water system benefits residents.
Review the collection process and funding for rubbish and recycling.
Form a volunteer board to examine the finances behind our Chinese-owned rubbish system.
Help set up recycling stations in every village run by volunteers including drive-through stations where the public can sort all rubbish.
Set up a green waste dumping area and allow local landscape suppliers to convert this into mulch and sell it.
Support groups to increase landfill diversion and reuse and recycling.
Support improving water services as per government directives while minimising the financial impact on ratepayers.
Support resort facilities making recycling management user-friendly.
Consider the desirability of a waste to energy plant as a topic for a citizens assembly to consider.
Support a combined Northland-wide council controlled organisation for drinking water and sewerage schemes.
Support Sustainable Kaipara in its recycling and other waste management initiatives.
Ensure district priorities are met by reviewing water charges and finances after three years based on local needs.
Ensure the 30-year water plan smooths costs and avoids rate spikes by phasing investment and forecasting long-term affordability.
Promote recycling by supporting local groups, education and infrastructure that reduce landfill and build community-led solutions.
Participate in the local Water Done Well to ensure the water system benefits residents.
Review the collection process and funding for rubbish and recycling.
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