Kāpiti Coast 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.
Explore the option of bringing rubbish management back into council.
Install fresh water drinking fountains at some beach accessways and parks.
Push for solutions to end sending waste out of the district and take responsibility for it ourselves.
Deliver water utilities needed now without borrowing from future generations by paying for assets in current use.
Repay money for assets with long lives across the asset's life and maintain existing good rules for this.
Achieve savings in council costs and staff by aligning services over the next three years to reflect community needs.
Proactively maintain essential pipes and infrastructure, planning for growth to prevent costly failures.
Promote renewable energy and energy efficiency across council facilities and community initiatives.
Reduce waste via local recycling, composting and repair cafés, creating community value and practical, cost-effective circular solutions.
Explore the option of bringing rubbish management back into council.
Install fresh water drinking fountains at some beach accessways and parks.
Push for solutions to end sending waste out of the district and take responsibility for it ourselves.
Deliver water utilities needed now without borrowing from future generations by paying for assets in current use.
Repay money for assets with long lives across the asset's life and maintain existing good rules for this.
Achieve savings in council costs and staff by aligning services over the next three years to reflect community needs.
Proactively maintain essential pipes and infrastructure, planning for growth to prevent costly failures.
Promote renewable energy and energy efficiency across council facilities and community initiatives.
Reduce waste via local recycling, composting and repair cafés, creating community value and practical, cost-effective circular solutions.
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