Waitaki 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.
Update dog control bylaws when it next comes up in 2024, to allow sensible access to dogs on leashes in our harbour precinct area.
Sensible bringing forward of 3 waters projects in order to balance the need for caution and preparation in an unknown political environment.
Educate on local rubbish and recycling options. Ascertain if it's time for a submission process that sets out costs for a collection service.
Review how Waitaki deals with rubbish and support minimisation and recycling efforts.
Continue to oppose the Government's Three Waters reforms, and fight for the best outcome for Waitaki.
Provide more recreational opportunities for dog owners to walk their dogs in Oamaru. Do more to acknowledge and reward responsible owners.
Introduction of a kerbside recycling system offering a 'total' recycling solution that makes it easy for residents.
Support the commitment to deliver Three Waters services to a higher, better quality and to achieve better environmental outcomes.
Establish a funded collection service, as an easy, economical, user-friendly way for all residents to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Collaborate and familiarise myself with relevant available research and policy recommendations for informed, evidence based decision making.
Work to ensure the Three Waters reforms deliver the best outcomes for the Waitaki and allow for affordable expansion with population growth.
Re-visit kerbside recycling options and ensure waste minimisation is accessible, convenient and affordable for everyone to use.
Commit to opposing three waters in its current state.
Commit to keeping control and ownership of water assets.
Focus on the issues that our hospital is facing and ensure that we enable quality services to be provided here for our community.
Revise the issue of rates-funded rubbish and recycling collection.
Update dog control bylaws when it next comes up in 2024, to allow sensible access to dogs on leashes in our harbour precinct area.
Sensible bringing forward of 3 waters projects in order to balance the need for caution and preparation in an unknown political environment.
Educate on local rubbish and recycling options. Ascertain if it's time for a submission process that sets out costs for a collection service.
Review how Waitaki deals with rubbish and support minimisation and recycling efforts.
Continue to oppose the Government's Three Waters reforms, and fight for the best outcome for Waitaki.
Provide more recreational opportunities for dog owners to walk their dogs in Oamaru. Do more to acknowledge and reward responsible owners.
Introduction of a kerbside recycling system offering a 'total' recycling solution that makes it easy for residents.
Support the commitment to deliver Three Waters services to a higher, better quality and to achieve better environmental outcomes.
Establish a funded collection service, as an easy, economical, user-friendly way for all residents to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Collaborate and familiarise myself with relevant available research and policy recommendations for informed, evidence based decision making.
Work to ensure the Three Waters reforms deliver the best outcomes for the Waitaki and allow for affordable expansion with population growth.
Re-visit kerbside recycling options and ensure waste minimisation is accessible, convenient and affordable for everyone to use.
Commit to opposing three waters in its current state.
Commit to keeping control and ownership of water assets.
Focus on the issues that our hospital is facing and ensure that we enable quality services to be provided here for our community.
Revise the issue of rates-funded rubbish and recycling collection.
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