Auckland 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.
Appeal for Three Waters to be managed under a single entity with the same standards nationwide and reduce some council spending.
Establish community gardens with community composting services, building community resilience and cohesion.
Establish rates-funded rubbish collection citywide.
Invest in water and wastewater infrastructure, not vanity projects or political distractions.
Oppose cuts to bin collection frequency and provide reliable rubbish and recycling as basic services.
Streamline consents and dog registration to reduce delays, costs and fees for residents.
Encourage council enforcement officers in roles like animal control and home pools to be kind and friendly when asking residents to follow the rules.
Prefer natural solutions over expensive-to-maintain engineered ones. Conserve water as a public good. Support safe swimming and prevent sewage overflows.
Support the council's waste plan and strategy to collect refuse, recycling and food scraps and promote local community resource recovery facilities.
Increase focus on core council business emphasising quality and delivery with proactive accountability monitoring for contractors.
Monitor waste management uptake to ensure cost-effective services for residents.
Sweep high flood-risk streets regularly to ensure clear stormwater drains.
Appeal for Three Waters to be managed under a single entity with the same standards nationwide and reduce some council spending.
Establish community gardens with community composting services, building community resilience and cohesion.
Establish rates-funded rubbish collection citywide.
Invest in water and wastewater infrastructure, not vanity projects or political distractions.
Oppose cuts to bin collection frequency and provide reliable rubbish and recycling as basic services.
Streamline consents and dog registration to reduce delays, costs and fees for residents.
Encourage council enforcement officers in roles like animal control and home pools to be kind and friendly when asking residents to follow the rules.
Prefer natural solutions over expensive-to-maintain engineered ones. Conserve water as a public good. Support safe swimming and prevent sewage overflows.
Support the council's waste plan and strategy to collect refuse, recycling and food scraps and promote local community resource recovery facilities.
Increase focus on core council business emphasising quality and delivery with proactive accountability monitoring for contractors.
Monitor waste management uptake to ensure cost-effective services for residents.
Sweep high flood-risk streets regularly to ensure clear stormwater drains.
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