Mayor of Whakatāne
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.
Steady as she goes on current basic council activities.
Reduce the vulnerabilities of present drinking water system by utilising artesian water sources to a greater extent.
Set up a council-controlled trading organisation for the pyrolysis of used tires to obtain valuable byproducts like carbon black.
Stop Three Waters reform while details are being worked out. Then allow time for consultation on any concerning matters.
Offer compost bins and seeds, with instructions and education about how to make quality compost and grow own gardens.
Progress the Matatā waste water project.
Make sure our communities don't lose out in Three Water reform by making sure our capital investment program can be picked up by the WSE.
Steady as she goes on current basic council activities.
Reduce the vulnerabilities of present drinking water system by utilising artesian water sources to a greater extent.
Set up a council-controlled trading organisation for the pyrolysis of used tires to obtain valuable byproducts like carbon black.
Stop Three Waters reform while details are being worked out. Then allow time for consultation on any concerning matters.
Offer compost bins and seeds, with instructions and education about how to make quality compost and grow own gardens.
Progress the Matatā waste water project.
Make sure our communities don't lose out in Three Water reform by making sure our capital investment program can be picked up by the WSE.
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