Ōpōtiki 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.
Tautoko the council's plan for "Local Water Done Well" to be done in-house for now and remain open to collaborating with neighbouring councils.
Advocate for the council to investigate biochar and bioprocessing for the wastewater infrastructure upgrade that may provide an income stream.
Enhance reduce, reuse and recycle facilities and opportunities in the rohe and support the right to repair and the Ōpōtiki Repair Café.
Advocate strongly for better support and staffing for dog control and horse control within town.
Ensure that zero waste continues to be the aspiration strived for through recycling efforts and further education on waste disposal.
Support all Three Waters policies and the direction held firmly over many years – our way works.
Tautoko the council's plan for "Local Water Done Well" to be done in-house for now and remain open to collaborating with neighbouring councils.
Advocate for the council to investigate biochar and bioprocessing for the wastewater infrastructure upgrade that may provide an income stream.
Enhance reduce, reuse and recycle facilities and opportunities in the rohe and support the right to repair and the Ōpōtiki Repair Café.
Advocate strongly for better support and staffing for dog control and horse control within town.
Ensure that zero waste continues to be the aspiration strived for through recycling efforts and further education on waste disposal.
Support all Three Waters policies and the direction held firmly over many years – our way works.
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