Rotorua 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.
Maintain Three Waters infrastructure.
Negotiate treated wastewater dispersal system.
Sustain rubbish collection and recycling services.
Reform dog control rules to make it cheaper for responsible dog owners and make Rotorua more dog friendly.
Work with other councils to reduce cost of government imposed water rules.
Focus on footpath maintenance in the next long-term plan as reductions in Government funding will increase pressure on rates for upgrades.
Prioritise rural roads and sealing for safety and practicality. Improve footpaths and drains in these areas.
Improve roading and pedestrian access in Ngongotaha by having NZTA work with Rotorua District Council for better cohesion to reduce speed and improve safety.
Enhance animal control services with timely response and promote responsible dog ownership on animal control and dog licensing.
Expand curbside recycling to include more materials and reduce landfill waste in rubbish and recycling.
Upgrade Three Waters infrastructure for drinking water supply, wastewater and sewerage to ensure safe, reliable service and environmental protection.
Advocate for Rotorua district with upcoming water reform Local Water Done Well, ensuring sustainable solutions.
Cut landfill use to reduce Rotorua's carbon footprint and protect the environment.
Ensure compliance with Local Water Done Well reforms while safeguarding lakes and waterways.
Reject extra bin for food waste as too costly and unpractical for residents.
Review dog control with more benefits for responsible dog owners and provide extra dog parks where possible.
Maintain Three Waters infrastructure.
Negotiate treated wastewater dispersal system.
Sustain rubbish collection and recycling services.
Reform dog control rules to make it cheaper for responsible dog owners and make Rotorua more dog friendly.
Work with other councils to reduce cost of government imposed water rules.
Focus on footpath maintenance in the next long-term plan as reductions in Government funding will increase pressure on rates for upgrades.
Prioritise rural roads and sealing for safety and practicality. Improve footpaths and drains in these areas.
Improve roading and pedestrian access in Ngongotaha by having NZTA work with Rotorua District Council for better cohesion to reduce speed and improve safety.
Enhance animal control services with timely response and promote responsible dog ownership on animal control and dog licensing.
Expand curbside recycling to include more materials and reduce landfill waste in rubbish and recycling.
Upgrade Three Waters infrastructure for drinking water supply, wastewater and sewerage to ensure safe, reliable service and environmental protection.
Advocate for Rotorua district with upcoming water reform Local Water Done Well, ensuring sustainable solutions.
Cut landfill use to reduce Rotorua's carbon footprint and protect the environment.
Ensure compliance with Local Water Done Well reforms while safeguarding lakes and waterways.
Reject extra bin for food waste as too costly and unpractical for residents.
Review dog control with more benefits for responsible dog owners and provide extra dog parks where possible.
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