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.
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.
Continue scoping an alternative water supply for Whitianga/Wharekaho/Matarangi. Estimate costs, find outside funding, make it happen.
Develop spatial plans for Whangamata/Coromandel/ Whitianga. Future proof these towns for growth to ensure resilience in decades to come.
Allocate secure off-lead dog parks in all areas with agility options. Increase visitor numbers by connecting with national agility groups.
Reduce Repair Recycle Recover Parks and education while taxing heavily the consumerist industries.
A huge need to redesign every element eliminating the vultures feeding off it.
Maintain the existing excellent service with greater education and support.
Continue scoping an alternative water supply for Whitianga/Wharekaho/Matarangi. Estimate costs, find outside funding, make it happen.
Develop spatial plans for Whangamata/Coromandel/ Whitianga. Future proof these towns for growth to ensure resilience in decades to come.
Allocate secure off-lead dog parks in all areas with agility options. Increase visitor numbers by connecting with national agility groups.
Reduce Repair Recycle Recover Parks and education while taxing heavily the consumerist industries.
A huge need to redesign every element eliminating the vultures feeding off it.
Maintain the existing excellent service with greater education and support.
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