Hamilton City 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.
Invest in water infrastructure that supports Hamilton's growth so new housing comes with the pipes and supply it needs.
Let households choose bin sizes with smaller bins having lower costs and bigger bins for families who need more capacity.
Oppose skyrocketing water charges and stop ratepayers being forced to fund a costly new water company and its projected increase in debt.
Back clear communication for the community during the transition for water services.
Support reliable, high-quality core services like rubbish, recycling and street cleaning.
Invest in water and wastewater infrastructure, not vanity projects or political distractions.
Oppose cuts to bin collection frequency because reliable rubbish and recycling are basic services.
Streamline consents and dog registration to reduce delays, costs and fees for residents.
Maintain reliable Three Waters services without privatisation but like railways, telecom, electricity and now water central government pushes us.
Modernise water infrastructure to reduce leaks and waste takes priority as many youth jobs in this area are rewarding and productive.
Support universal access to high-speed internet including library access and in parks so all can enjoy both rain, hail or shine.
Advocate for fair pricing for water by the new water entity.
Reinstate funding for the cat de-sexing programme.
Reinstate street cleaning where it has been cut in the past.
Audit and upgrade Three Waters services to reduce water loss to less than 5% and guarantee long-term resilience.
Double street-cleaning resources for top-tier cleanliness, including faster graffiti removal, litter pickup and general maintenance.
Introduce rates rebates for civic volunteers.
Ensure equity of access under the new council-controlled waters entity.
Increase investment in renewable energy opportunities for council-owned facilities to improve resilience and save money long term.
Invest in the city library network as community hubs, learning spaces and pillars of the local community.
Continuously monitor the new water organisation to ensure that their costs to consumers do not get out of control.
Investigate solutions to red zoned areas of the city that cannot support new wastewater connections as this is hampering development.
Invest in water infrastructure that supports Hamilton's growth so new housing comes with the pipes and supply it needs.
Let households choose bin sizes with smaller bins having lower costs and bigger bins for families who need more capacity.
Oppose skyrocketing water charges and stop ratepayers being forced to fund a costly new water company and its projected increase in debt.
Back clear communication for the community during the transition for water services.
Support reliable, high-quality core services like rubbish, recycling and street cleaning.
Invest in water and wastewater infrastructure, not vanity projects or political distractions.
Oppose cuts to bin collection frequency because reliable rubbish and recycling are basic services.
Streamline consents and dog registration to reduce delays, costs and fees for residents.
Maintain reliable Three Waters services without privatisation but like railways, telecom, electricity and now water central government pushes us.
Modernise water infrastructure to reduce leaks and waste takes priority as many youth jobs in this area are rewarding and productive.
Support universal access to high-speed internet including library access and in parks so all can enjoy both rain, hail or shine.
Advocate for fair pricing for water by the new water entity.
Reinstate funding for the cat de-sexing programme.
Reinstate street cleaning where it has been cut in the past.
Audit and upgrade Three Waters services to reduce water loss to less than 5% and guarantee long-term resilience.
Double street-cleaning resources for top-tier cleanliness, including faster graffiti removal, litter pickup and general maintenance.
Introduce rates rebates for civic volunteers.
Ensure equity of access under the new council-controlled waters entity.
Increase investment in renewable energy opportunities for council-owned facilities to improve resilience and save money long term.
Invest in the city library network as community hubs, learning spaces and pillars of the local community.
Continuously monitor the new water organisation to ensure that their costs to consumers do not get out of control.
Investigate solutions to red zoned areas of the city that cannot support new wastewater connections as this is hampering development.
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