Pātea 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.
Look further into more cost efficient alternatives for rubbish and recycling as landfill is not the answer.
Stronger penalties for lack of public dog control and stronger bylaws and policing.
Regular street cleaning on a maintenance program.
Establish local animal control to manage roaming dogs, possums or other nuisance animals.
Support council in their opposition to Three Waters.
Hold local government to account with regards to the ongoing wastewater issues at the York St Pump Station.
Making sure our services meet the needs of a community and are affordable.
Look further into more cost efficient alternatives for rubbish and recycling as landfill is not the answer.
Stronger penalties for lack of public dog control and stronger bylaws and policing.
Regular street cleaning on a maintenance program.
Establish local animal control to manage roaming dogs, possums or other nuisance animals.
Support council in their opposition to Three Waters.
Hold local government to account with regards to the ongoing wastewater issues at the York St Pump Station.
Making sure our services meet the needs of a community and are affordable.
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