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.
Introduce a privatised waste management system as private enterprise produces superior results across many sectors operating per regulation.
Institute stricter dog and animal control measures where poor ownership actions negatively affect both the public and the dog or animal.
Develop Three Waters assets as a priority with discharge to land only, maintain street cleaning to prevent stormwater contamination, and keep services in-house.
Invest in water and wastewater infrastructure, not vanity projects or political distractions.
Oppose cuts to bin collection frequency as reliable rubbish and recycling are basic services.
Streamline consents and dog registration to reduce delays, costs and fees for residents.
Create a vitality fund for Main Street retailers managed by the Chamber of Commerce with a dollar-for-dollar arrangement, capped with guidelines.
Fix water and waste infrastructure through the long-term plan by prioritising renewals and reinvestment rather than piling on more debt.
Introduce rebates for households that use a smaller rubbish bin or opt for four-weekly pickup and offer waste oil drop-off at all refuse sites.
Achieve rubbish and recycling services above average, reach zero waste by 2040, and invest $260 million in upgrading three waters infrastructure.
Implement 100 percent volumetric water charges to ensure better usage and more equity among users.
Keep our parks and reserves in very good order to promote civic pride. The CBD street cleaning is average.
Ensure sewerage treatment systems can withstand major flood events.
Incentivise rainwater tank installation in both rural and urban areas.
Maintain public and/or community ownership of water, wastewater and stormwater systems.
Revisit recycling and disposal, stop taking waste hundreds of kilometres away, introduce multiple layers of separation of rubbish and monetise rubbish.
Bring water services back to an in-house model as New Plymouth has a fantastic ratepayer-owned water system that does not need added costs.
Institute planning that makes owning a business in New Plymouth District Council easier and worth the property owner maintaining and operating their premises.
Introduce licensing for catering owners with the same discounts as for dog owners.
Keep water management in house to maintain control and fix aging water and sewage pipelines.
Use local contractors more for rubbish and recycling to reduce spending from sending it to other provinces.
Implement a user pays system for water supply to encourage responsible use.
Explore options for central government to implement paid recycling such as refunds on drink bottles like previously done before plastics.
Look at all options to keep drinking water costs at an affordable level similar to what is enjoyed now.
Reinstate council rubbish bins in areas where they have been removed and look at options for fairer dump fees to stop random dumping.
Introduce a privatised waste management system as private enterprise produces superior results across many sectors operating per regulation.
Institute stricter dog and animal control measures where poor ownership actions negatively affect both the public and the dog or animal.
Develop Three Waters assets as a priority with discharge to land only, maintain street cleaning to prevent stormwater contamination, and keep services in-house.
Invest in water and wastewater infrastructure, not vanity projects or political distractions.
Oppose cuts to bin collection frequency as reliable rubbish and recycling are basic services.
Streamline consents and dog registration to reduce delays, costs and fees for residents.
Create a vitality fund for Main Street retailers managed by the Chamber of Commerce with a dollar-for-dollar arrangement, capped with guidelines.
Fix water and waste infrastructure through the long-term plan by prioritising renewals and reinvestment rather than piling on more debt.
Introduce rebates for households that use a smaller rubbish bin or opt for four-weekly pickup and offer waste oil drop-off at all refuse sites.
Achieve rubbish and recycling services above average, reach zero waste by 2040, and invest $260 million in upgrading three waters infrastructure.
Implement 100 percent volumetric water charges to ensure better usage and more equity among users.
Keep our parks and reserves in very good order to promote civic pride. The CBD street cleaning is average.
Ensure sewerage treatment systems can withstand major flood events.
Incentivise rainwater tank installation in both rural and urban areas.
Maintain public and/or community ownership of water, wastewater and stormwater systems.
Revisit recycling and disposal, stop taking waste hundreds of kilometres away, introduce multiple layers of separation of rubbish and monetise rubbish.
Bring water services back to an in-house model as New Plymouth has a fantastic ratepayer-owned water system that does not need added costs.
Institute planning that makes owning a business in New Plymouth District Council easier and worth the property owner maintaining and operating their premises.
Introduce licensing for catering owners with the same discounts as for dog owners.
Keep water management in house to maintain control and fix aging water and sewage pipelines.
Use local contractors more for rubbish and recycling to reduce spending from sending it to other provinces.
Implement a user pays system for water supply to encourage responsible use.
Explore options for central government to implement paid recycling such as refunds on drink bottles like previously done before plastics.
Look at all options to keep drinking water costs at an affordable level similar to what is enjoyed now.
Reinstate council rubbish bins in areas where they have been removed and look at options for fairer dump fees to stop random dumping.
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