Whanganui 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.
Introduce clean water infrastructure to Whanganui creating health wealthy and mahi.
Introduce green action plan under policy to create jobs, diversity and competitiveness of Whanganui in the ever and exciting business world.
Introduce the right to walk pets or dogs without the fear of attack by other animals by simple policing, a lot of which I think happens now.
Lobby government to modify what is planned for Three Waters reform. The current proposal is too much, too soon and fraught with weakness.
Support and encourage Whanganui kerb side recycling due to be implemented in 2023.
Encourage council facilities and events to have waste management plans and be the change we want to see in the community.
Establish curb side rubbish, recycling, and food waste for all houses in Whanganui.
Advocate that our drinking water, sewerage, and wastewater continue to be locally controlled and managed by our council.
Ensure rates are maintained at the same rate till 2025, with aspirations to reduce rates in the future.
Increase street maintenance with a digitally visible priority list for when repairs and maintenance will happen.
Change culture around dogs, from council treating them as a pest, to treating them with respect for the family they are loved by.
No to Three Waters reforms from central government and yes to water softener options.
Continue to consult the community for their views on Three Waters so that we are clear in how we approach central government.
Support kerbside recycle collection.
Protect our Three Waters assets and our control over them. I will resist any outside efforts to take what Whanganui has worked so hard for.
Improve our basic infrastructure and fix what we've got. Whanganui people and business will do the rest.
Ease council costs on homeowners who want to make alterations for family to move back home. This would solve some of our homelessness.
Partner with Horizons Council to counter fees for recycling to reduce rates in this space.
Enforce animal control legislation.
Establish free kerb side recycling.
Keep our three waters locally ratepayer-owned.
Renew efforts to find a lime free source of drinking and house hold water.
Vigorously and vocally oppose the government model for Thee Waters.
Continue the planned 30 year Asset Management programme to maintain our infrastructure in an affordable manner.
Implement recycling collection at the gate but hold off on food collection until more evidence proves it is necessary.
Continue to challenge the current model offered by government for three waters. It has no local voice or control, I don't support this model.
Offer increased education to dog owners on how to care for and exercise their dogs safely.
Oppose the government's Three Waters reform. But with $120bn-$180bn spending on water assets required, we need an alternative investment model.
Lobby the government to fully compensate council for the $23M of assets sold/dividends applied to reduce debt on Three Waters investments.
Continue to promote an all-in kerbside recycling/food waste collection services as the most cost-effective kerbside service for residents.
Oppose the Three Waters reforms in its current form.
Support rates funded recycling collection.
Oppose Three Waters not for fear but anger over stolen natural and built advantages Whanganui should enjoy. Not fair!
Rubbish collection should be universal and efficient. It isn't. Pay per throw should be provided and billed with opt out private collections.
Responsible dog owners should not be disproportionately paying for animal control. Small companion animals should be allowed in retirement.
Continue to improve stormwater infrastructure to prevent flooding in low lying and boggy areas to minimise flooding.
Fully support kerbside recyclables and compost pick-up to be implemented in 2023 and 2024.
Resits Three Waters reforms of central government. We have good infrastructure our ratepayers have paid for.
Reduce packaging especially made from plastic. Encourage alternative or reduced/no packaging.
Support compostable packaging with tax incentive.
Keep the Te Awa riversides from the city out to the sea clean from dead sheep, cows, tyres, glass bottles and other rubbish.
Support the proposed kerb recycling at the gate.
Lobby for our voice in the Three Waters reforms. We need to protect our assets and have what is best for Whanganui.
Introduce clean water infrastructure to Whanganui creating health wealthy and mahi.
Introduce green action plan under policy to create jobs, diversity and competitiveness of Whanganui in the ever and exciting business world.
Introduce the right to walk pets or dogs without the fear of attack by other animals by simple policing, a lot of which I think happens now.
Lobby government to modify what is planned for Three Waters reform. The current proposal is too much, too soon and fraught with weakness.
Support and encourage Whanganui kerb side recycling due to be implemented in 2023.
Encourage council facilities and events to have waste management plans and be the change we want to see in the community.
Establish curb side rubbish, recycling, and food waste for all houses in Whanganui.
Advocate that our drinking water, sewerage, and wastewater continue to be locally controlled and managed by our council.
Ensure rates are maintained at the same rate till 2025, with aspirations to reduce rates in the future.
Increase street maintenance with a digitally visible priority list for when repairs and maintenance will happen.
Change culture around dogs, from council treating them as a pest, to treating them with respect for the family they are loved by.
No to Three Waters reforms from central government and yes to water softener options.
Continue to consult the community for their views on Three Waters so that we are clear in how we approach central government.
Support kerbside recycle collection.
Protect our Three Waters assets and our control over them. I will resist any outside efforts to take what Whanganui has worked so hard for.
Improve our basic infrastructure and fix what we've got. Whanganui people and business will do the rest.
Ease council costs on homeowners who want to make alterations for family to move back home. This would solve some of our homelessness.
Partner with Horizons Council to counter fees for recycling to reduce rates in this space.
Enforce animal control legislation.
Establish free kerb side recycling.
Keep our three waters locally ratepayer-owned.
Renew efforts to find a lime free source of drinking and house hold water.
Vigorously and vocally oppose the government model for Thee Waters.
Continue the planned 30 year Asset Management programme to maintain our infrastructure in an affordable manner.
Implement recycling collection at the gate but hold off on food collection until more evidence proves it is necessary.
Continue to challenge the current model offered by government for three waters. It has no local voice or control, I don't support this model.
Offer increased education to dog owners on how to care for and exercise their dogs safely.
Oppose the government's Three Waters reform. But with $120bn-$180bn spending on water assets required, we need an alternative investment model.
Lobby the government to fully compensate council for the $23M of assets sold/dividends applied to reduce debt on Three Waters investments.
Continue to promote an all-in kerbside recycling/food waste collection services as the most cost-effective kerbside service for residents.
Oppose the Three Waters reforms in its current form.
Support rates funded recycling collection.
Oppose Three Waters not for fear but anger over stolen natural and built advantages Whanganui should enjoy. Not fair!
Rubbish collection should be universal and efficient. It isn't. Pay per throw should be provided and billed with opt out private collections.
Responsible dog owners should not be disproportionately paying for animal control. Small companion animals should be allowed in retirement.
Continue to improve stormwater infrastructure to prevent flooding in low lying and boggy areas to minimise flooding.
Fully support kerbside recyclables and compost pick-up to be implemented in 2023 and 2024.
Resits Three Waters reforms of central government. We have good infrastructure our ratepayers have paid for.
Reduce packaging especially made from plastic. Encourage alternative or reduced/no packaging.
Support compostable packaging with tax incentive.
Keep the Te Awa riversides from the city out to the sea clean from dead sheep, cows, tyres, glass bottles and other rubbish.
Support the proposed kerb recycling at the gate.
Lobby for our voice in the Three Waters reforms. We need to protect our assets and have what is best for Whanganui.
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