Waitomo 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.
Increase recycling options for the whole Waitomo district including increased opening hours of existing facilities.
Support Waitomo District joining with other councils in 'Communities 4 Local Democracy' to provide an alternative to Three Waters.
Create a reduced maximum dog registration fee for responsible rural owners of working and hunting dogs.
Three Waters affects council and residents, and requires more discussion to address the lack of understanding in the community in general.
I am intensely interested in animal control and dog licensing, to move as quickly as possible to a zero kill pound.
Ensure (with or without Three Waters) drinking water, waste water and storm water are fit for purpose and affordable for now and the future.
Find ways to make waste reduction and recycling easier and more effective – especially in rural areas.
Support gas extraction at Te Kuiti Landfill and investigate if enhanced recycling facilities are viable.
Drinking water.
Rubbish and recycling.
Increase recycling options for the whole Waitomo district including increased opening hours of existing facilities.
Support Waitomo District joining with other councils in 'Communities 4 Local Democracy' to provide an alternative to Three Waters.
Create a reduced maximum dog registration fee for responsible rural owners of working and hunting dogs.
Three Waters affects council and residents, and requires more discussion to address the lack of understanding in the community in general.
I am intensely interested in animal control and dog licensing, to move as quickly as possible to a zero kill pound.
Ensure (with or without Three Waters) drinking water, waste water and storm water are fit for purpose and affordable for now and the future.
Find ways to make waste reduction and recycling easier and more effective – especially in rural areas.
Support gas extraction at Te Kuiti Landfill and investigate if enhanced recycling facilities are viable.
Drinking water.
Rubbish and recycling.
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