Ruapehu 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.
Enhance street cleanliness in town centres via regular, publicly scheduled street cleaning services.
Improve three-waters transparency by publishing water quality and wastewater performance data annually.
Strengthen stormwater and wastewater systems through a water services delivery plan by 2026.
Improve the council's education strategy on waste minimisation and reduce the cost of council rubbish bags to Gold and Community Service card holders.
Change council policy on kerbside collection to wheely bins, reducing collections to fortnightly and increasing the range of recyclables.
Review the contract for waste management to ensure it provides the best possible outcomes for the least expenditure.
Review costs of dog licencing to reduce pricing, remove costs for working dogs and increase impound fines to discourage roaming dogs.
Ensure safe drinking water, reliable wastewater and resilient stormwater systems through smart investment and local oversight.
Improve rubbish and recycling by expanding services, supporting the reuse shop and promoting waste education across Ruapehu.
Enhance street cleanliness in town centres via regular, publicly scheduled street cleaning services.
Improve three-waters transparency by publishing water quality and wastewater performance data annually.
Strengthen stormwater and wastewater systems through a water services delivery plan by 2026.
Improve the council's education strategy on waste minimisation and reduce the cost of council rubbish bags to Gold and Community Service card holders.
Change council policy on kerbside collection to wheely bins, reducing collections to fortnightly and increasing the range of recyclables.
Review the contract for waste management to ensure it provides the best possible outcomes for the least expenditure.
Review costs of dog licencing to reduce pricing, remove costs for working dogs and increase impound fines to discourage roaming dogs.
Ensure safe drinking water, reliable wastewater and resilient stormwater systems through smart investment and local oversight.
Improve rubbish and recycling by expanding services, supporting the reuse shop and promoting waste education across Ruapehu.
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