Matamata-Piako 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.
Work towards para kore (zero waste).
Improve licensing procedures for domestic animals.
Continue to delivery targeted rate funded rubbish collection.
Build a resource recovery centre for Matamata.
Continue to prioritise the delivery of safe drinking water for our district.
Abandon Three Waters. Create Matamata-Piako District Council focused water and waste plan.
Open up waste management and street cleaning to private providers, thus lowering rates.
Review animal control plans and increase patrols where necessary. Increase adoption of captured animals, unless claimed.
Commit to an annual review of levels of service particularly in the CBD and plan for increased services if required.
Support the community's needs for free drinking water by installing more strategically placed drinking fountains in the CBD.
Review the number of times the CBD paving is cleaned. The current plan does not meet the expectation of the residents.
Work towards para kore (zero waste).
Improve licensing procedures for domestic animals.
Continue to delivery targeted rate funded rubbish collection.
Build a resource recovery centre for Matamata.
Continue to prioritise the delivery of safe drinking water for our district.
Abandon Three Waters. Create Matamata-Piako District Council focused water and waste plan.
Open up waste management and street cleaning to private providers, thus lowering rates.
Review animal control plans and increase patrols where necessary. Increase adoption of captured animals, unless claimed.
Commit to an annual review of levels of service particularly in the CBD and plan for increased services if required.
Support the community's needs for free drinking water by installing more strategically placed drinking fountains in the CBD.
Review the number of times the CBD paving is cleaned. The current plan does not meet the expectation of the residents.
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