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.
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.
Ensure strong governance oversight of the Three Waters council controlled organisation established with Hamilton and ensure promised savings are delivered.
Promote innovative three waters solutions such as mobile MBR wastewater treatment plants funded by developers to allow them to proceed at their own pace.
Support sensible waste minimisation initiatives and review learnings from Xtreme Zero Waste and recent wheelie bin issues in Tuakau.
Implement new waste strategy including rubbish recycling innovations and education, and support Three Waters Council Controlled Organisation as the first NZ approved plan to mitigate, enhance savings and outcomes.
Support effective and safe animal control. This term, council restructured the animal control team, including animal re-housing and education initiatives, and upgraded liquor licensing bylaws.
Initiate localism through community-based cleanup programmes for town pride and focus on local contractors for council contracts, supporting their ability to compete.
Ensure strong governance oversight of the Three Waters council controlled organisation established with Hamilton and ensure promised savings are delivered.
Promote innovative three waters solutions such as mobile MBR wastewater treatment plants funded by developers to allow them to proceed at their own pace.
Support sensible waste minimisation initiatives and review learnings from Xtreme Zero Waste and recent wheelie bin issues in Tuakau.
Implement new waste strategy including rubbish recycling innovations and education, and support Three Waters Council Controlled Organisation as the first NZ approved plan to mitigate, enhance savings and outcomes.
Support effective and safe animal control. This term, council restructured the animal control team, including animal re-housing and education initiatives, and upgraded liquor licensing bylaws.
Initiate localism through community-based cleanup programmes for town pride and focus on local contractors for council contracts, supporting their ability to compete.
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