Matamata-Piako 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.
Clean up the town centre and install proper pedestrian crossings instead of raised platforms that confuse people.
Investigate the rubbish collection service to assess its efficiency and consider adjustments, as the three-bin idea seems inefficient.
Keep water control with the people, recognising water as a resource like air that should not be sold or lost by ratepayers.
Continue the process of joining Waikato Waters Done Well.
Maintain services in the CBDs which include leaf pick and street cleaning.
Update the animal control policy to decline licensing of dangerous dog breeds.
Find ways to improve council rubbish services and promote the use of local businesses where appropriate.
Invest more in animal control and relevant facilities and promote positive animal ownership with harsher consequences for bad owners.
Maintain the waters network to the highest level until the next water entity takes ownership, because water is for everyone.
Clean up the town centre and install proper pedestrian crossings instead of raised platforms that confuse people.
Investigate the rubbish collection service to assess its efficiency and consider adjustments, as the three-bin idea seems inefficient.
Keep water control with the people, recognising water as a resource like air that should not be sold or lost by ratepayers.
Continue the process of joining Waikato Waters Done Well.
Maintain services in the CBDs which include leaf pick and street cleaning.
Update the animal control policy to decline licensing of dangerous dog breeds.
Find ways to improve council rubbish services and promote the use of local businesses where appropriate.
Invest more in animal control and relevant facilities and promote positive animal ownership with harsher consequences for bad owners.
Maintain the waters network to the highest level until the next water entity takes ownership, because water is for everyone.
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