Wellington City 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.
Encourage recycling. Increase recycling centre. Promote dog licensing.
Plan to replace the required pipes. Follow international green procurement practices to reduce the cost.
Invest in water pipes, and infrastructure proper.
Maximise housing potential of water supply using all avenues, such as connected meters to detect leaks.
Prioritise delivery of all council core services.
Wellington City Council and councillors must take an active role in working with and monitoring Wellington Water to ensure we get the best value for money.
Support three water reforms and ensure that Wellington City Council drives effective investment in our ageing water infrastructure.
Start a city-wide food and green waste collection to reduce waste.
We will retain public ownership of public assets.
Reform our approach to Three Waters. The current system is broken, needs major investment and everyone deserves safe and affordable water.
Consider innovative and sustainable ways to manage and improve our recycling services and reduce waste going to landfill.
Encourage greater recycling as there's still a lot of recyclable material in rubbish bags. This can be done with greater education.
Increase capacity for Wellington Water to repair leaks more promptly.
Increase penalties for owners who don't license their dogs.
Ensure that Wellington's urgent need for water funding and upgrades is prioritised, should the Three Waters reforms get passed.
Liaise with other councils in the region to align waste and recycling services, so that services are cheaper and more effective.
Use a small increase in dog registration fees to help fund more dog-friendly amenities around the city.
Support sensible/practical improvements to Three Waters to assure water quality and manage environmental effects of waste and stormwater.
Promise to bring a strong community perspective to the council and to be an informed, positive voice.
Oppose making specific promises without having good advice, all the information, and recognising council decisions need to be made jointly.
Advocate for significant new investment in the city's electricity network to support greater decarbonisation.
Increase the funding to improve capacity and capability to deliver quicker and additional water infrastructure renewals and upgrades.
Increase street cleaning and graffiti removal services.
Invest in our neglected water infrastructure to stop sewage and stormwater spilling onto our streets and our harbours.
Support three waters reform, while advocating for greater accountability to local communities and mana whenua.
Bring our rubbish and recycling services back into public ownership for more reliable collection, and expand to collect compost and green waste.
Encourage recycling. Increase recycling centre. Promote dog licensing.
Plan to replace the required pipes. Follow international green procurement practices to reduce the cost.
Invest in water pipes, and infrastructure proper.
Maximise housing potential of water supply using all avenues, such as connected meters to detect leaks.
Prioritise delivery of all council core services.
Wellington City Council and councillors must take an active role in working with and monitoring Wellington Water to ensure we get the best value for money.
Support three water reforms and ensure that Wellington City Council drives effective investment in our ageing water infrastructure.
Start a city-wide food and green waste collection to reduce waste.
We will retain public ownership of public assets.
Reform our approach to Three Waters. The current system is broken, needs major investment and everyone deserves safe and affordable water.
Consider innovative and sustainable ways to manage and improve our recycling services and reduce waste going to landfill.
Encourage greater recycling as there's still a lot of recyclable material in rubbish bags. This can be done with greater education.
Increase capacity for Wellington Water to repair leaks more promptly.
Increase penalties for owners who don't license their dogs.
Ensure that Wellington's urgent need for water funding and upgrades is prioritised, should the Three Waters reforms get passed.
Liaise with other councils in the region to align waste and recycling services, so that services are cheaper and more effective.
Use a small increase in dog registration fees to help fund more dog-friendly amenities around the city.
Support sensible/practical improvements to Three Waters to assure water quality and manage environmental effects of waste and stormwater.
Promise to bring a strong community perspective to the council and to be an informed, positive voice.
Oppose making specific promises without having good advice, all the information, and recognising council decisions need to be made jointly.
Advocate for significant new investment in the city's electricity network to support greater decarbonisation.
Increase the funding to improve capacity and capability to deliver quicker and additional water infrastructure renewals and upgrades.
Increase street cleaning and graffiti removal services.
Invest in our neglected water infrastructure to stop sewage and stormwater spilling onto our streets and our harbours.
Support three waters reform, while advocating for greater accountability to local communities and mana whenua.
Bring our rubbish and recycling services back into public ownership for more reliable collection, and expand to collect compost and green waste.
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