Ngāruawāhia Community Board
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.
Review dog control services to support responsible ownership while protecting public spaces and balance care with safe spaces.
Advocate for better maintenance of public toilets and drinking fountains in local parks as essential for all enjoying outdoor spaces.
Improve rubbish and recycling services to reduce illegal dumping and promote a cleaner town and build pride while preventing future fly-tipping.
Ensure support for the most vulnerable to navigate the rising cost of services so all can achieve.
Improve education around rubbish and recycling.
Look after Three Waters by upgrading and maintaining these services to support life.
Review dog control services to support responsible ownership while protecting public spaces and balance care with safe spaces.
Advocate for better maintenance of public toilets and drinking fountains in local parks as essential for all enjoying outdoor spaces.
Improve rubbish and recycling services to reduce illegal dumping and promote a cleaner town and build pride while preventing future fly-tipping.
Ensure support for the most vulnerable to navigate the rising cost of services so all can achieve.
Improve education around rubbish and recycling.
Look after Three Waters by upgrading and maintaining these services to support life.
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