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.
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 the IAWAI Flowing Waters Council Controlled Organisation partnership of Hamilton City Council and Waikato District Council is solid and robust.
Investigate other shared services with neighbouring councils such as rubbish and recycling, IT and transport.
Prioritise a clean and green city.
Ensure the IAWAI Flowing Waters Council Controlled Organisation partnership of Hamilton City Council and Waikato District Council is solid and robust.
Investigate other shared services with neighbouring councils such as rubbish and recycling, IT and transport.
Prioritise a clean and green city.
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