Far North 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.
Provide sustainable wastewater infrastructure that does not impact on our kaimoana, swimming or drinking water.
Lead the district in waste minimisation by moving to a plastic-free and zero-waste initiative in council, and encourage others to do the same.
Review our rubbish collection, cleaning and mowing contracts and have workshops with locals to revamp the services, ensuring value and local input.
Focus council attention on the fundamental core infrastructure (water, wastewater, stormwater) done right.
Standardise kerbside recycling across urban areas of the district, and utilise innovation for rural waste management.
Drive innovation to front and centre of all capital works delivery.
Work to introduce more community based resource recovery and access to refuse disposal to arrest fly tipping.
Support community led streetscape projects with Waka Kotahi.
Work to complete three waters compliance to ensure health, safe and vibrant communities.
Ensure that current government planning around Three Waters enables the provision of our water services efficiently and affordably.
Enable both rural and urban residents by providing a service which enables everyone to easily recycle and therefore reduce waste to landfill.
Deliver a consistent standard for maintenance and improvement of roading throughout the district.
Provide sustainable wastewater infrastructure that does not impact on our kaimoana, swimming or drinking water.
Lead the district in waste minimisation by moving to a plastic-free and zero-waste initiative in council, and encourage others to do the same.
Review our rubbish collection, cleaning and mowing contracts and have workshops with locals to revamp the services, ensuring value and local input.
Focus council attention on the fundamental core infrastructure (water, wastewater, stormwater) done right.
Standardise kerbside recycling across urban areas of the district, and utilise innovation for rural waste management.
Drive innovation to front and centre of all capital works delivery.
Work to introduce more community based resource recovery and access to refuse disposal to arrest fly tipping.
Support community led streetscape projects with Waka Kotahi.
Work to complete three waters compliance to ensure health, safe and vibrant communities.
Ensure that current government planning around Three Waters enables the provision of our water services efficiently and affordably.
Enable both rural and urban residents by providing a service which enables everyone to easily recycle and therefore reduce waste to landfill.
Deliver a consistent standard for maintenance and improvement of roading throughout the district.
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