New Plymouth 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.
Develop plan for decoupling population growth from increased water demand and encourage and regulate rainwater capture for new builds.
Implement local processing of organic waste to reduce transport and create jobs, and require compulsory use of bin ties.
Lobby central government to implement legislation for right to repair, container deposit return scheme and others as per www.zerowaste.co.nz.
Enforce regular water composition testing, making results publicly available including fluoridation details.
Expand capacity to recycle a wider range of materials at a higher rate and add enforcement measures for individuals recycling.
Provide smaller designated rubbish collection vehicles for community service rubbish pickup.
Continue investing in water infrastructure and ensure the best possible transition to the new water services CCO.
Continue to improve delivery of organic waste and recycling services and encourage improved uptake of these services.
Ensure fees and charges align with what it costs to run services but also encourage actions that protect community and environment.
Develop plan for decoupling population growth from increased water demand and encourage and regulate rainwater capture for new builds.
Implement local processing of organic waste to reduce transport and create jobs, and require compulsory use of bin ties.
Lobby central government to implement legislation for right to repair, container deposit return scheme and others as per www.zerowaste.co.nz.
Enforce regular water composition testing, making results publicly available including fluoridation details.
Expand capacity to recycle a wider range of materials at a higher rate and add enforcement measures for individuals recycling.
Provide smaller designated rubbish collection vehicles for community service rubbish pickup.
Continue investing in water infrastructure and ensure the best possible transition to the new water services CCO.
Continue to improve delivery of organic waste and recycling services and encourage improved uptake of these services.
Ensure fees and charges align with what it costs to run services but also encourage actions that protect community and environment.
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