Wānaka-Upper Clutha Community Board

The Wānaka-Upper Clutha Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Queenstown-Lakes District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of four members. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Wānaka-Upper Clutha Community Board election.

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.

  • Ensure the water, wastewater and stormwater projects planned for the Upper Clutha are completed.

    Fix the stormwater issue at the Anderson/Aubrey Roads intersection.

    Compliment the council horticulture team for keeping the Wānaka town centre streets clean and ensure this standard is maintained.

  • Support cost effective delivery of three waters services. Support Three Waters proposal in principle, subject to further work on the model.

    Support waste reduction initiatives and innovative ideas to improve recycling and reusing resources.

  • License the owners not the dogs, license cat owners and ensure cats are not allowed to roam.

    Open discussions with all communities on Three Waters, acknowledging not all communities are the same. Listen to the people.

    Remove all rubbish bins from public reserves, implement a you bring it, you take it home policy on rubbish. Protect all trees over 10 years.

  • Prioritise continued investment in to providing the community safe drinking water.

    Ensure that ongoing investment in water infrastructure through urban growth/climate change does not cripple other community investment.

    Support initiatives for a nationwide, uniform recycling scheme.

  • Ensure the water, wastewater and stormwater projects planned for the Upper Clutha are completed.

    Fix the stormwater issue at the Anderson/Aubrey Roads intersection.

    Compliment the council horticulture team for keeping the Wānaka town centre streets clean and ensure this standard is maintained.

  • Support cost effective delivery of three waters services. Support Three Waters proposal in principle, subject to further work on the model.

    Support waste reduction initiatives and innovative ideas to improve recycling and reusing resources.

  • License the owners not the dogs, license cat owners and ensure cats are not allowed to roam.

    Open discussions with all communities on Three Waters, acknowledging not all communities are the same. Listen to the people.

    Remove all rubbish bins from public reserves, implement a you bring it, you take it home policy on rubbish. Protect all trees over 10 years.

  • Prioritise continued investment in to providing the community safe drinking water.

    Ensure that ongoing investment in water infrastructure through urban growth/climate change does not cripple other community investment.

    Support initiatives for a nationwide, uniform recycling scheme.