Taupō 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.
Create rates-funded jobs to actively reduce waste throughout the rohe.
Develop a systematic rate payer funded leaf collection system for the streets of Turangi during autumn.
Work with the co-governance group to ensure Three Waters are cared for in a manner which ensures clean waters and that respects mana whenua.
Ensure proper maintenance of our roads, footpaths and green spaces by having a schedule that's achievable and correct funding is allocated.
Ensure local Three Waters ownership remains in council control until a definitive national consultation has occurred.
Investigate the introduction of free pool access for children under the age of 16.
Create rates-funded jobs to actively reduce waste throughout the rohe.
Develop a systematic rate payer funded leaf collection system for the streets of Turangi during autumn.
Work with the co-governance group to ensure Three Waters are cared for in a manner which ensures clean waters and that respects mana whenua.
Ensure proper maintenance of our roads, footpaths and green spaces by having a schedule that's achievable and correct funding is allocated.
Ensure local Three Waters ownership remains in council control until a definitive national consultation has occurred.
Investigate the introduction of free pool access for children under the age of 16.
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