Queenstown-Lakes 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.
Empower residents and build resilience by aiding in adoption of independent utilities like solar and rainwater collection.
Greater investment in needed water infrastructure along with more open consultation with local communities to align values.
Introduce compost collection and shared fill/top soil sites
Support cost effective delivery of Three Waters services. Support Three Waters proposal in principle, subject to further work on the model.
Support waste reduction initiatives and innovative ideas to improve recycling and reusing resources.
Complete all necessary water, wastewater and stormwater projects approved in the Annual Plan.
Maintain the high standard of street cleaning.
Oppose the government's Three Waters plan in its current form.
Street cleaning: keep the streets clean. I love clean streets.
Three Waters: ask the public what they want and follow their wishes.
Rubbish and recycling: hire more staff to sort the recycling from the rubbish. I have a zero rubbish toleration policy.
Street cleaning: keep the streets clean. I love clean streets.
Three Waters: ask the public what they want and follow their wishes.
Rubbish and recycling: hire more staff to sort the recycling from the rubbish. I have a zero rubbish toleration policy.
Empower residents and build resilience by aiding in adoption of independent utilities like solar and rainwater collection.
Greater investment in needed water infrastructure along with more open consultation with local communities to align values.
Introduce compost collection and shared fill/top soil sites
Support cost effective delivery of Three Waters services. Support Three Waters proposal in principle, subject to further work on the model.
Support waste reduction initiatives and innovative ideas to improve recycling and reusing resources.
Complete all necessary water, wastewater and stormwater projects approved in the Annual Plan.
Maintain the high standard of street cleaning.
Oppose the government's Three Waters plan in its current form.
Street cleaning: keep the streets clean. I love clean streets.
Three Waters: ask the public what they want and follow their wishes.
Rubbish and recycling: hire more staff to sort the recycling from the rubbish. I have a zero rubbish toleration policy.
Street cleaning: keep the streets clean. I love clean streets.
Three Waters: ask the public what they want and follow their wishes.
Rubbish and recycling: hire more staff to sort the recycling from the rubbish. I have a zero rubbish toleration policy.
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