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.
Advocate for improved access for recycling in Hokianga and work with locals to find viable solutions for litter, dumping and animal control.
Drive council to future-proof infrastructure such as affordable land-based sewage treatment, safe drinking water and rubbish.
Ensure that Hokianga wastewater and water infrastructure is front of mind for council and that hapū and community have a say.
Advocate for improved access for recycling in Hokianga and work with locals to find viable solutions for litter, dumping and animal control.
Drive council to future-proof infrastructure such as affordable land-based sewage treatment, safe drinking water and rubbish.
Ensure that Hokianga wastewater and water infrastructure is front of mind for council and that hapū and community have a say.
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