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.
Improving equity in waste management so that larger households have access to more bins.
An all-year-round inorganic drop-off centre for Manurewa to discourage illegal dumping.
Replace aging water, waste water, and sewage pipes.
Revitalise Southmall and Clendon Park Shopping Centres.
Targeted rates-funded initiatives based on community needs.
Ensure the maintenance and environmental effects of high-density housing development is aligned to minimal-low impact on our Three Waters.
Support targeted rates-funded initiatives based on need.
Ensure the maintenance and development of high-density housing considers the impacts on the three waters.
Commit to reducing waste to landfill by recycling, re-using and re-purposing as much as possible.
Commit to supplying safe drinking water and treat wastewater every day; manage stormwater to minimise flooding and protect waterways.
Ensure our shopping areas are cleaned nightly with main arterial routes being swept weekly and residential every twelve weeks.
Promote the sensible revitalisation of South Mall and Clendon Park shopping centres.
Targeted rates funded initiatives based on community needs.
Ensure the maintenance and environmental effects of high-density housing development considers the impacts on our Three Waters.
More widely advertised inorganic, reduced fees for recycling and encouage keeping our streets clean and safe.
Promote the sensible revitalisation of South Mall and Clendon Park Shopping Centres.
Targeted rates-funded initiatives based on community need.
Ensure the maintenance and environmental effects of high-density housing development considers the impacts on our three waters.
Promote responsible pet ownership, and support programmes that teach children how to be safe around dogs.
Ensure stormwater drains are monitored and unblocked to prevent flooding.
Increase the cleanliness and availability of public toilets throughout Manurewa.
Bring back community recycling kaupapa where the cost is loaded onto landlords.
Support the government's Three Waters plans.
Encourage greater use of recycling. Increase inorganic waste collection frequency and scope.
Enforce sanctions on unlicensed dogs and irresponsible dog owners. Restrict ability to own dangerous breeds.
Improving equity in waste management so that larger households have access to more bins.
An all-year-round inorganic drop-off centre for Manurewa to discourage illegal dumping.
Replace aging water, waste water, and sewage pipes.
Revitalise Southmall and Clendon Park Shopping Centres.
Targeted rates-funded initiatives based on community needs.
Ensure the maintenance and environmental effects of high-density housing development is aligned to minimal-low impact on our Three Waters.
Support targeted rates-funded initiatives based on need.
Ensure the maintenance and development of high-density housing considers the impacts on the three waters.
Commit to reducing waste to landfill by recycling, re-using and re-purposing as much as possible.
Commit to supplying safe drinking water and treat wastewater every day; manage stormwater to minimise flooding and protect waterways.
Ensure our shopping areas are cleaned nightly with main arterial routes being swept weekly and residential every twelve weeks.
Promote the sensible revitalisation of South Mall and Clendon Park shopping centres.
Targeted rates funded initiatives based on community needs.
Ensure the maintenance and environmental effects of high-density housing development considers the impacts on our Three Waters.
More widely advertised inorganic, reduced fees for recycling and encouage keeping our streets clean and safe.
Promote the sensible revitalisation of South Mall and Clendon Park Shopping Centres.
Targeted rates-funded initiatives based on community need.
Ensure the maintenance and environmental effects of high-density housing development considers the impacts on our three waters.
Promote responsible pet ownership, and support programmes that teach children how to be safe around dogs.
Ensure stormwater drains are monitored and unblocked to prevent flooding.
Increase the cleanliness and availability of public toilets throughout Manurewa.
Bring back community recycling kaupapa where the cost is loaded onto landlords.
Support the government's Three Waters plans.
Encourage greater use of recycling. Increase inorganic waste collection frequency and scope.
Enforce sanctions on unlicensed dogs and irresponsible dog owners. Restrict ability to own dangerous breeds.
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