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 clean drinking water for all communities within the district.
Remove barriers for businesses and people to minimise the generation of rubbish.
Look at water pollution and its impact on recreational activities and the environment.
Continue to provide access to recycling depots in rural areas.
Better understand the recommendation for a separate Three Waters Entity for Hawke's Bay with Central Government.
Better understand the opportunities of the Three Waters Reform for the Hastings District.
Ensure clean drinking water for all communities within the district.
Remove barriers for businesses and people to minimise the generation of rubbish.
Look at water pollution and its impact on recreational activities and the environment.
Continue to provide access to recycling depots in rural areas.
Better understand the recommendation for a separate Three Waters Entity for Hawke's Bay with Central Government.
Better understand the opportunities of the Three Waters Reform for the Hastings District.
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