Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central 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.
Provide safe and clean streets across the city. Protect clean and safe drinking water for all residents.
Provide a waste water treatment plant that doesn't impact unfairly on any local community.
Ensuring streets are well lit up and more surveillance cameras to reduce anti-social activities.
Institute a better street-cleaning programme during winter months to ensure drains and waterways are kept clear.
Take a better approach to graffiti removal, replacing it with street art, or murals rather than plain paint.
Find space within our community for a fully-fenced dog park that is accessible to all.
Review the street cleaning service. With housing intensification, street cleaning has become a challenge and needs a re-think.
Manage stormwater in an integrated way, through wetlands, floodplains and natural landscapes as well as pipes.
Advocate for a circular economy as an alternative to our linear economy (make, use, dispose) to eliminate waste and the overuse of resources.
Implement infrastructure renewals that are resilient to population growth and the prospect of more drought and flooding.
Fine littering people, at beach, at Park. Return bins to high use areas. Facilities for parents to change children in clean restrooms.
Examine sensibly, objectively pros and cons of Three Waters, especially in regard to cleaner water, also in regards to rates.
Keep cats in at night. Precedent in Hamilton Environment Court. Follow up on wandering dogs in a timely fashion. Fine careless owners.
Provide safe and clean streets across the city. Protect clean and safe drinking water for all residents.
Provide a waste water treatment plant that doesn't impact unfairly on any local community.
Ensuring streets are well lit up and more surveillance cameras to reduce anti-social activities.
Institute a better street-cleaning programme during winter months to ensure drains and waterways are kept clear.
Take a better approach to graffiti removal, replacing it with street art, or murals rather than plain paint.
Find space within our community for a fully-fenced dog park that is accessible to all.
Review the street cleaning service. With housing intensification, street cleaning has become a challenge and needs a re-think.
Manage stormwater in an integrated way, through wetlands, floodplains and natural landscapes as well as pipes.
Advocate for a circular economy as an alternative to our linear economy (make, use, dispose) to eliminate waste and the overuse of resources.
Implement infrastructure renewals that are resilient to population growth and the prospect of more drought and flooding.
Fine littering people, at beach, at Park. Return bins to high use areas. Facilities for parents to change children in clean restrooms.
Examine sensibly, objectively pros and cons of Three Waters, especially in regard to cleaner water, also in regards to rates.
Keep cats in at night. Precedent in Hamilton Environment Court. Follow up on wandering dogs in a timely fashion. Fine careless owners.
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