Waimakariri 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.
Oppose the central government reform of Three Waters, we can not lose the local decision-making voice.
Support innovation and new technology to improve our rubbish and recycling programmes, a resource not fully utilised.
Council needs to continue to review and improve its delivery of services so the community's expectations are always met.
Invest or partner to establish a local recycling facility, for recycling that is not currently able to be recycled regionally.
Investigate into alternative parking arrangements in the central business areas.
Commit to a wellbeing approach to getting businesses and residents the support they need, whether by the council or third party.
Abolish this government's Three Waters reform bill. This the greatest threat we face. A well run district. Would de-establish our service level.
Challenge for chlorine free water supply.
Make dog licensing a long life fee.
Look at how we negotiate and manage government directives for Three Waters, remembering our local priorities for excellent services.
Support current services.
Ensure residents have fresh drinkable water, and access to rivers and waterways for recreation.
Retain ownership and control of the district Three Waters infrastructure.
Work with local businesses to reduce packaging, minimise rubbish and encourage recycling.
Create facilities to process recyclable plastic and reduce trucking rubbish to other places and landfills.
Encourage a public private regional organic waste facility similar to the public private landfill at Kate Valley.
Subject to central government interference continue to invest in water and wastewater assets.
Drainage is a major issue, I want a district wide drainage scheme.
Support council's attempts to repeal the Three Waters legislation currently in place – a one-size-fits-all is not the answer.
Ensure council staff continue to make external contractors accountable for keeping our streets clean and rubbish collected on time.
Commit to opposing the Three Waters reform. These water assets belong to the rate payer and should stay under local control.
Support initiatives that encourage recycling and reduction of solid and chemical waste.
Oppose the central government reform of Three Waters, we can not lose the local decision-making voice.
Support innovation and new technology to improve our rubbish and recycling programmes, a resource not fully utilised.
Council needs to continue to review and improve its delivery of services so the community's expectations are always met.
Invest or partner to establish a local recycling facility, for recycling that is not currently able to be recycled regionally.
Investigate into alternative parking arrangements in the central business areas.
Commit to a wellbeing approach to getting businesses and residents the support they need, whether by the council or third party.
Abolish this government's Three Waters reform bill. This the greatest threat we face. A well run district. Would de-establish our service level.
Challenge for chlorine free water supply.
Make dog licensing a long life fee.
Look at how we negotiate and manage government directives for Three Waters, remembering our local priorities for excellent services.
Support current services.
Ensure residents have fresh drinkable water, and access to rivers and waterways for recreation.
Retain ownership and control of the district Three Waters infrastructure.
Work with local businesses to reduce packaging, minimise rubbish and encourage recycling.
Create facilities to process recyclable plastic and reduce trucking rubbish to other places and landfills.
Encourage a public private regional organic waste facility similar to the public private landfill at Kate Valley.
Subject to central government interference continue to invest in water and wastewater assets.
Drainage is a major issue, I want a district wide drainage scheme.
Support council's attempts to repeal the Three Waters legislation currently in place – a one-size-fits-all is not the answer.
Ensure council staff continue to make external contractors accountable for keeping our streets clean and rubbish collected on time.
Commit to opposing the Three Waters reform. These water assets belong to the rate payer and should stay under local control.
Support initiatives that encourage recycling and reduction of solid and chemical waste.
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