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.
Implement, as far as practicable, strategies for the reuse and recycling of waste materials.
Identify servicing and employment opportunities arising from the Three Waters reform, while at the same time expressing opposition to that reform.
Undertake an efficiency review of the council's Three Waters operations to maximise the value of current expenditure.
Reintroduce recycling in Gore, including services to rural ratepayers.
Represent the community's views on Three Waters, and spend what is collected in rates for three waters on three waters.
Fast and efficient regulatory processing – consents, animal control, food licensing.
Implement, as far as practicable, strategies for the reuse and recycling of waste materials.
Identify servicing and employment opportunities arising from the Three Waters reform, while at the same time expressing opposition to that reform.
Undertake an efficiency review of the council's Three Waters operations to maximise the value of current expenditure.
Reintroduce recycling in Gore, including services to rural ratepayers.
Represent the community's views on Three Waters, and spend what is collected in rates for three waters on three waters.
Fast and efficient regulatory processing – consents, animal control, food licensing.
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