Otago Peninsula Community Board
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 with mana whenua and council on Three Waters reforms, for the betterment of water infrastructure, especially our rural areas.
Improve recycle kerbside pick up, include a soft plastics pick up option, or a local drop off recycle centre.
Introduce rubbish collection for rural areas.
Acquiescence to the Three Waters proposals has been made with insufficient research on better alternatives. Regulate Three Waters but keep control.
Allow dogs on a lead onto public buses and in restaurants.
More public engagement on centralization of Three Waters, determine if it is wanted or not and address Dunedin City Council on this issue.
Roading and potholes to be addressed more often.
Dog licensing fees to be put toward a dog park further down the peninsula
Work with mana whenua and council on Three Waters reforms, for the betterment of water infrastructure, especially our rural areas.
Improve recycle kerbside pick up, include a soft plastics pick up option, or a local drop off recycle centre.
Introduce rubbish collection for rural areas.
Acquiescence to the Three Waters proposals has been made with insufficient research on better alternatives. Regulate Three Waters but keep control.
Allow dogs on a lead onto public buses and in restaurants.
More public engagement on centralization of Three Waters, determine if it is wanted or not and address Dunedin City Council on this issue.
Roading and potholes to be addressed more often.
Dog licensing fees to be put toward a dog park further down the peninsula
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