Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board
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.
Advocate for safe, reliable drinking water and well-maintained wastewater and sewerage systems.
Consult with residents and businesses to understand service issues and advocate improvements to council.
Support effective rubbish and recycling programmes that reduce waste and encourage sustainable practices.
Review costs of dog licencing to reduce pricing, remove costs for working dogs and increase impound fines to discourage roaming dogs.
Review the contract for waste management to ensure it provides the best possible outcomes for the least expenditure.
Change council policy on kerbside collection to wheely bins, reducing collections to fortnightly and increasing the range of recyclables.
Advocate for safe, reliable drinking water and well-maintained wastewater and sewerage systems.
Consult with residents and businesses to understand service issues and advocate improvements to council.
Support effective rubbish and recycling programmes that reduce waste and encourage sustainable practices.
Review costs of dog licencing to reduce pricing, remove costs for working dogs and increase impound fines to discourage roaming dogs.
Review the contract for waste management to ensure it provides the best possible outcomes for the least expenditure.
Change council policy on kerbside collection to wheely bins, reducing collections to fortnightly and increasing the range of recyclables.
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