Mayor of New Plymouth
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 investment into strong future-proofed stormwater systems based on best practise and nature-based solutions.
Ensure the Zero Waste 2040 strategy is implemented to benefit the current and future community.
Work with central government to implement Local Water Done Well to exemplar levels to provide the best service and cost for the community.
Enforce regular water composition testing and make 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 investment into strong future-proofed stormwater systems based on best practise and nature-based solutions.
Ensure the Zero Waste 2040 strategy is implemented to benefit the current and future community.
Work with central government to implement Local Water Done Well to exemplar levels to provide the best service and cost for the community.
Enforce regular water composition testing and make 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.
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