Mayor of Dunedin
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.
Prioritise reducing and reusing instead of using recycling as the default option.
Invest in infrastructure to ensure basic services such as water and waste as a priority action for projected city growth.
Fight for a local voice in Three Waters governance, especially as it affects city planning.
Support our Zero Waste goals by built a network of community diversion facilities.
Maintain our investment in urban design (city/suburban centres) through appropriate cleaning and renewals.
Work proactively with the university (and other parties to the Sophia Charter) to support waste minimisation and wellbeing issues on campus.
Enhance rubbish and recycling systems.
Build on Dunedin's excellent reticulated water supply to outer areas.
Work with government to standardise our bin collection system.
Keep three waters in local control with clear and simplified accountability for governance.
Allow dog access to George St.
Reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfills. After consultation a 'four bins plus one' option was adopted by council, to begin in 2023.
Consult with community on the government's Three Waters reform proposals. Reform programme needs reset. Concerns over how to implement reforms.
Maintain high level of civic pride around clean streets, working with Taskforce Green and Keep Dunedin Beautiful along with DCC services.
Cycling infrastructure needs to be designed by everyday cyclists rather than by those who drive to work. It needs to adhere to standards.
I do not support the Three Waters program. I reject in its entirety. Dunedin City could look at closer sources for drinking water.
Outlying areas of Dunedin should not be forgotten regarding services. Middlemarch, Waikouaiti are not places that you just drive through.
Keep Three Waters in Dunedin control. Reduce the chemicals in the water supply. In areas prone to flooding increase stormwater drains.
Stop Smooth Hill landfill plans. Improve free recycling access at Green Island. Increase burning waste for heat instead of landfill.
Introduce a Dunedin mini farm, with baby animals for children to pat, and a new area for dog owners to exercise their pets.
Speak out against government policies that are detrimental to our city. Councillors need to do what is best for our city.
Advocate for government to re-engage over Three Waters. An Otago Southland model is needed to retain local knowledge, voice and governance.
Increase maintenance of kerbs, grass verges, street cleaning and pot holes. Tidy up the streets. Dunedin City Council should and can do better.
Stop use of carcinogenic pesticides.
Call for reset, renegotiation and public consultation on Three Waters.
Reassessment of Dunedin's waste management system.
Prioritise reducing and reusing instead of using recycling as the default option.
Invest in infrastructure to ensure basic services such as water and waste as a priority action for projected city growth.
Fight for a local voice in Three Waters governance, especially as it affects city planning.
Support our Zero Waste goals by built a network of community diversion facilities.
Maintain our investment in urban design (city/suburban centres) through appropriate cleaning and renewals.
Work proactively with the university (and other parties to the Sophia Charter) to support waste minimisation and wellbeing issues on campus.
Enhance rubbish and recycling systems.
Build on Dunedin's excellent reticulated water supply to outer areas.
Work with government to standardise our bin collection system.
Keep three waters in local control with clear and simplified accountability for governance.
Allow dog access to George St.
Reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfills. After consultation a 'four bins plus one' option was adopted by council, to begin in 2023.
Consult with community on the government's Three Waters reform proposals. Reform programme needs reset. Concerns over how to implement reforms.
Maintain high level of civic pride around clean streets, working with Taskforce Green and Keep Dunedin Beautiful along with DCC services.
Cycling infrastructure needs to be designed by everyday cyclists rather than by those who drive to work. It needs to adhere to standards.
I do not support the Three Waters program. I reject in its entirety. Dunedin City could look at closer sources for drinking water.
Outlying areas of Dunedin should not be forgotten regarding services. Middlemarch, Waikouaiti are not places that you just drive through.
Keep Three Waters in Dunedin control. Reduce the chemicals in the water supply. In areas prone to flooding increase stormwater drains.
Stop Smooth Hill landfill plans. Improve free recycling access at Green Island. Increase burning waste for heat instead of landfill.
Introduce a Dunedin mini farm, with baby animals for children to pat, and a new area for dog owners to exercise their pets.
Speak out against government policies that are detrimental to our city. Councillors need to do what is best for our city.
Advocate for government to re-engage over Three Waters. An Otago Southland model is needed to retain local knowledge, voice and governance.
Increase maintenance of kerbs, grass verges, street cleaning and pot holes. Tidy up the streets. Dunedin City Council should and can do better.
Stop use of carcinogenic pesticides.
Call for reset, renegotiation and public consultation on Three Waters.
Reassessment of Dunedin's waste management system.
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