Mayor of Christchurch
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.
Increase accountability for water, especially when problems are reported.
Oppose fluoridation in the water supply.
Request Government to financially inject line companies with money using debt free money to reduce excessive power bill costs.
Remove all sodium hypochlorite from the water supply, improve all pipes to full function and manage leaks.
Foster performance venues as a matter of priority to avoid conflict with urban densification.
Rethink the dog rules advised by science rather than the emotive disparity that delivers high fences, short leads and puppy mills.
Ensure the stormwater programme continues to build resilience in the face of increasing storm events.
Install a network of chlorine-free drinking water stations across the city so all residents have access.
Ramp up water pipe renewals to reduce leakage rates, improve service for residents and save on increasing repair costs.
Increase accountability for water, especially when problems are reported.
Oppose fluoridation in the water supply.
Request Government to financially inject line companies with money using debt free money to reduce excessive power bill costs.
Remove all sodium hypochlorite from the water supply, improve all pipes to full function and manage leaks.
Foster performance venues as a matter of priority to avoid conflict with urban densification.
Rethink the dog rules advised by science rather than the emotive disparity that delivers high fences, short leads and puppy mills.
Ensure the stormwater programme continues to build resilience in the face of increasing storm events.
Install a network of chlorine-free drinking water stations across the city so all residents have access.
Ramp up water pipe renewals to reduce leakage rates, improve service for residents and save on increasing repair costs.
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