Whau Local Board
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.
Provide more public facilities for recycling and encourage uptake of the food waste service.
Increase the number of water fountains available to residents.
Provide build shade in parks where natural shade is not available or practical.
Support separated waste collection in public areas, to divert waste away from landfill.
Support increased kerbside recycling collection to once a week.
Advocate for the continued upgrades to our stormwater and wastewater system that meet the needs of growing communities.
Promote food and green waste collections to reduce waste, with the goal to move to a circular economy that minimises waste.
Advocate responsible waste management. Build a rubbish recycling plant in Auckland that can produce electricity as modelled in Singapore.
Encourage clean drives. Push council to award the most clean ward in Auckland. Create healthy competition and responsible, caring residents.
Promote prudent water use initiatives to protect and save this valuable resource. Ensure better access to water in high foot traffic areas.
Offer rewards to help catch people who are illegally dumping.
Provide leadership on assets which are getting older and not fit for purpose to manage three waters, drinking, wastewater and stormwater.
Review street cleaning days so overflowing bins and dumping on streets can be cleared often.
Develop creative ways for communities to learn about proper rubbish and recycle methods.
Continue funding waste minimisation education provided by Ecomatters.
Advocate to prioritise investment into secure clean water supplies and clean up wastewater and stormwater with the Central Interceptor.
Advocate to maintain all current service levels in our libraries community centres, public facilities, parks and sports fields.
Promote rainwater collection, grey water recycling and other conservation measures.
Ensure waste management plans are well developed and promptly implemented.
Take measures that limit the impact of predatory pets (including cats and dogs) on indigenous species and ecosystems.
Keep the water assets in the hands of the local government.
Promote recycling by issuing fines to people who put recyclable items into normal rubbish bins.
Encourage zero food waste by 2025.
Suggest recycling batteries outside the library.
Update the current street cleaning vehicle with new technology.
Levy housing developers in the Whau to supply infrastructure services and support local Whau community initiatives.
Set up up Whau neighbourhood education centres on waste and recycling, composting and eco-practices.
Champion street cleaning in our communities as an annual beautification month, this can be Alongside Eco Matters EcoFest West.
Continue to fund our minimise to zero waste champions, which work at the grassroots level and with the community.
Need to prioritise and keep working at cleaning our waterways in the Whau.
Fund beautification projects that discourage littering and vandalism and inspire pride in our neighbourhoods.
Work towards cleaner waterways.
Liaise with contractors to ensure rubbish collection is undertaken with accessibility needs considered.
Provide more public facilities for recycling and encourage uptake of the food waste service.
Increase the number of water fountains available to residents.
Provide build shade in parks where natural shade is not available or practical.
Support separated waste collection in public areas, to divert waste away from landfill.
Support increased kerbside recycling collection to once a week.
Advocate for the continued upgrades to our stormwater and wastewater system that meet the needs of growing communities.
Promote food and green waste collections to reduce waste, with the goal to move to a circular economy that minimises waste.
Advocate responsible waste management. Build a rubbish recycling plant in Auckland that can produce electricity as modelled in Singapore.
Encourage clean drives. Push council to award the most clean ward in Auckland. Create healthy competition and responsible, caring residents.
Promote prudent water use initiatives to protect and save this valuable resource. Ensure better access to water in high foot traffic areas.
Offer rewards to help catch people who are illegally dumping.
Provide leadership on assets which are getting older and not fit for purpose to manage three waters, drinking, wastewater and stormwater.
Review street cleaning days so overflowing bins and dumping on streets can be cleared often.
Develop creative ways for communities to learn about proper rubbish and recycle methods.
Continue funding waste minimisation education provided by Ecomatters.
Advocate to prioritise investment into secure clean water supplies and clean up wastewater and stormwater with the Central Interceptor.
Advocate to maintain all current service levels in our libraries community centres, public facilities, parks and sports fields.
Promote rainwater collection, grey water recycling and other conservation measures.
Ensure waste management plans are well developed and promptly implemented.
Take measures that limit the impact of predatory pets (including cats and dogs) on indigenous species and ecosystems.
Keep the water assets in the hands of the local government.
Promote recycling by issuing fines to people who put recyclable items into normal rubbish bins.
Encourage zero food waste by 2025.
Suggest recycling batteries outside the library.
Update the current street cleaning vehicle with new technology.
Levy housing developers in the Whau to supply infrastructure services and support local Whau community initiatives.
Set up up Whau neighbourhood education centres on waste and recycling, composting and eco-practices.
Champion street cleaning in our communities as an annual beautification month, this can be Alongside Eco Matters EcoFest West.
Continue to fund our minimise to zero waste champions, which work at the grassroots level and with the community.
Need to prioritise and keep working at cleaning our waterways in the Whau.
Fund beautification projects that discourage littering and vandalism and inspire pride in our neighbourhoods.
Work towards cleaner waterways.
Liaise with contractors to ensure rubbish collection is undertaken with accessibility needs considered.
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