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.
Bring back main street cleaning teams as clean streets lead to pride in the community and reduce risk of vandalism.
Retain and reduce the risk of water supply to homes and places of employment by having multiple water sources to reduce risk.
Support that utilities and their supply are on a user-pays basis to reduce cost for the elderly and people living on their own.
Ensure safe and efficient water supply and wastewater services to meet community needs.
Maintain reliable rubbish collection and recycling services to keep streets and public spaces clean.
Strengthen animal control and dog licensing to protect residents and encourage responsible pet ownership.
Manage with a focus on efficiency and private-sector involvement, minimising government control.
Complete rubbish recycling and street cleaning through manageable contractors, including animal and dog licensing.
Discuss water services with all constituents. The Three Waters debate is a governmental intrusion which needs discussion.
Treasure drinking water and wastewater supply as imperative to all people.
Bring back main street cleaning teams as clean streets lead to pride in the community and reduce risk of vandalism.
Retain and reduce the risk of water supply to homes and places of employment by having multiple water sources to reduce risk.
Support that utilities and their supply are on a user-pays basis to reduce cost for the elderly and people living on their own.
Ensure safe and efficient water supply and wastewater services to meet community needs.
Maintain reliable rubbish collection and recycling services to keep streets and public spaces clean.
Strengthen animal control and dog licensing to protect residents and encourage responsible pet ownership.
Manage with a focus on efficiency and private-sector involvement, minimising government control.
Complete rubbish recycling and street cleaning through manageable contractors, including animal and dog licensing.
Discuss water services with all constituents. The Three Waters debate is a governmental intrusion which needs discussion.
Treasure drinking water and wastewater supply as imperative to all people.
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