Ensure services are run smoothly and cost effectively, not used as an excuse for excessive spending.
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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.
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Assess waste management approach and gather community feedback to ensure it is done correctly.
Prioritise sensible solutions to ensure the community's summer water needs are met, given water is a pressing issue.
Encourage NZ operators for rubbish and recycling. Keep cleaning streets and clearing gutters to minimise stormwater issues.
Keep all district drinking water free of hydrofluorosilicic acid as there is no science supporting its benefit to anybody.
Advocate for in-house management of Three Waters unless a more cost-effective NZ based option presents itself.
Encourage NZ operators for rubbish and recycling. Keep cleaning streets and clearing gutters to minimise stormwater issues.
Keep all district drinking water free of hydrofluorosilicic acid as there is no science supporting its benefit to anybody.
Advocate for in-house management of Three Waters unless a more cost-effective NZ based option presents itself.
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