Dannevirke Community Board

The Dannevirke Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Tararua District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of four members. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Dannevirke Community Board election.

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.

  • Create public access to fluoride-free drinking water that is accessible region-wide.

    Investigate prepaid rubbish bags like other councils use for household rubbish collection.

    Maintain the number of business district public rubbish bins and assess if more are needed to keep business districts clean.

  • Create public access to fluoride-free drinking water that is accessible region-wide.

    Investigate prepaid rubbish bags like other councils use for household rubbish collection.

    Maintain the number of business district public rubbish bins and assess if more are needed to keep business districts clean.