Mayor of Nelson
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.
Introduce a kerbside kitchen-waste collection service to reduce the organic material going to the landfill and consequently our emissions.
Introduce soft plastic recycling to reduce the amount of household rubbish going to the landfill.
Introduce mandatory chipping and de-sexing of cats – SPCA-supported policy that's good for the welfare of cats and native wildlife.
Open talks on what we all need/expect from council/industry/each other. Revisit new opportunities from the proposed abandonment of money.
Examine logistic supply chains of all resources and services and reevaluate with the non-monetary concept as a new cornerstone.
Do the right thing. Reject affordability, inflation, debt, fiscal, markets etc. as false. Embrace responsible, sustainable, integrity.
Align our dog registration fees with Tasman region. Too high in Nelson in comparison.
Relook at our recycling methodology, and charging.
Push back on Three Waters reform. No to handing over ownership and governance of these assets.
Partner with Nelson Environment Centre to maximise the practical recycling and minimise waste that goes to landfill.
Take a firmer and quicker approach over the increasing amount of graffiti around Nelson by council setting tight timetables for removal.
Strongly opposing Three Waters and the loss of control of Nelson's $630 million of water infrastructure that will have Nelson pay more for less.
Increase the maintenance and cleaning of our local centres, to provide tidy and cared for urban environments that Nelsonians can be proud of.
Strengthen our stormwater network and flood protections to better respond to significant weather events and reduce waterway contamination.
Introduce kerbside food waste collection for all households, reducing landfill emissions and providing compost back to our community.
Introduce a kerbside kitchen-waste collection service to reduce the organic material going to the landfill and consequently our emissions.
Introduce soft plastic recycling to reduce the amount of household rubbish going to the landfill.
Introduce mandatory chipping and de-sexing of cats – SPCA-supported policy that's good for the welfare of cats and native wildlife.
Open talks on what we all need/expect from council/industry/each other. Revisit new opportunities from the proposed abandonment of money.
Examine logistic supply chains of all resources and services and reevaluate with the non-monetary concept as a new cornerstone.
Do the right thing. Reject affordability, inflation, debt, fiscal, markets etc. as false. Embrace responsible, sustainable, integrity.
Align our dog registration fees with Tasman region. Too high in Nelson in comparison.
Relook at our recycling methodology, and charging.
Push back on Three Waters reform. No to handing over ownership and governance of these assets.
Partner with Nelson Environment Centre to maximise the practical recycling and minimise waste that goes to landfill.
Take a firmer and quicker approach over the increasing amount of graffiti around Nelson by council setting tight timetables for removal.
Strongly opposing Three Waters and the loss of control of Nelson's $630 million of water infrastructure that will have Nelson pay more for less.
Increase the maintenance and cleaning of our local centres, to provide tidy and cared for urban environments that Nelsonians can be proud of.
Strengthen our stormwater network and flood protections to better respond to significant weather events and reduce waterway contamination.
Introduce kerbside food waste collection for all households, reducing landfill emissions and providing compost back to our community.
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