Mayor of Whanganui
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.
Oppose the Three Waters model until government confirms the timeliness of local service delivery, and how Te Awa Tupua will be incorporated.
Monitor the roll out of kerbside recycling in 2023 and make sure the food waste collection due in 2024 is economic.
Work with government to ensure that non-recyclable packaging, eg plastic #6, isn't imported simply ending up a cost to our community.
Partner with Horizons Council to counter fees for recycling to reduce rates in this space.
Enforce animal control legislation.
Better represent the people of Whanganui to oppose Three Waters reform that retain our assets in local ownership and control.
Achieve, where possible, the best outcome for Whanganui for local government reform.
Lead our council's joining of Communities for Local Democracy along with 32 other councils to seek an alternative model for Three Waters reform.
Oppose the Three Waters model until government confirms the timeliness of local service delivery, and how Te Awa Tupua will be incorporated.
Monitor the roll out of kerbside recycling in 2023 and make sure the food waste collection due in 2024 is economic.
Work with government to ensure that non-recyclable packaging, eg plastic #6, isn't imported simply ending up a cost to our community.
Partner with Horizons Council to counter fees for recycling to reduce rates in this space.
Enforce animal control legislation.
Better represent the people of Whanganui to oppose Three Waters reform that retain our assets in local ownership and control.
Achieve, where possible, the best outcome for Whanganui for local government reform.
Lead our council's joining of Communities for Local Democracy along with 32 other councils to seek an alternative model for Three Waters reform.
Mayor
Compare the mayoral candidates in your area
Local council
Compare the candidates for your city or district council
Regional council
Compare the candidates for your regional council
Local board
Compare the candidates for your local or community board
