Kaipara District 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.
Improve recycling services with sturdier systems that replace the outdated plastic bags.
Keep services simple and affordable so people can actually use them.
Plan ahead to ensure wastewater and sewerage capacity keeps up with Kaipara's growing population.
Oppose central government control of water assets and keep Kaipara finances ring-fenced with decisions made by locally elected representatives.
Oppose less frequent rubbish and recycling collections; Kaipara uses paid bags, not council bins, and rural homes pay private contractors extra.
Streamline animal control and dog licensing and prioritise regular street cleaning and park maintenance across all Kaipara communities.
Ensure that the CCO established with Whangarei and FNDC does not place an undue burden on ratepayers for the provision of water.
Improve recycling services with sturdier systems that replace the outdated plastic bags.
Keep services simple and affordable so people can actually use them.
Plan ahead to ensure wastewater and sewerage capacity keeps up with Kaipara's growing population.
Oppose central government control of water assets and keep Kaipara finances ring-fenced with decisions made by locally elected representatives.
Oppose less frequent rubbish and recycling collections; Kaipara uses paid bags, not council bins, and rural homes pay private contractors extra.
Streamline animal control and dog licensing and prioritise regular street cleaning and park maintenance across all Kaipara communities.
Ensure that the CCO established with Whangarei and FNDC does not place an undue burden on ratepayers for the provision of water.
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