Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community 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.
Ensure roadside recycling is included in future refuse contracts.
Advocate for a publicly owned and community-accountable and operated water system to ensure reliable, affordable and secure water services.
Advocate for a rates-funded household rubbish collection system across the Kerikeri subdivision to replace the current pay-per-bag model.
Advocate for stronger enforcement of mandatory microchipping and registration of dogs to reduce roaming and aggressive dog incidents.
Ensure roadside recycling is included in future refuse contracts.
Advocate for a publicly owned and community-accountable and operated water system to ensure reliable, affordable and secure water services.
Advocate for a rates-funded household rubbish collection system across the Kerikeri subdivision to replace the current pay-per-bag model.
Advocate for stronger enforcement of mandatory microchipping and registration of dogs to reduce roaming and aggressive dog incidents.
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