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.
Continue to work with other councils on the Water Done Well program to reduce costs for ratepayers.
Explore with other councils around centralising rubbish and recycling services to enhance cost effectiveness.
Drill freshwater wells and provide tanks for public collection and consumption.
End euthanasia on pound animals.
Reduce rates for landlords that allow pets in their rental properties, with dogs required to be registered.
Continue to work with other councils on the Water Done Well program to reduce costs for ratepayers.
Explore with other councils around centralising rubbish and recycling services to enhance cost effectiveness.
Drill freshwater wells and provide tanks for public collection and consumption.
End euthanasia on pound animals.
Reduce rates for landlords that allow pets in their rental properties, with dogs required to be registered.
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