Porirua City 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.
Invest in water and wastewater infrastructure rather than vanity projects or political distractions.
Oppose cuts to bin collection frequency and maintain reliable rubbish and recycling as basic services.
Streamline consents and dog registration to reduce delays, costs and fees for residents.
Demonstrate effective management of limited resources by prioritising delivery of essential water infrastructure.
Introduce council teams that actively clean street drains, especially if bad weather is forecast, to limit surface flooding.
Provide registration discounts and a free bag of dog food to unregistered dog owners in recognised problem areas to encourage dog licensing.
Advocate for the new water entity to adopt the community-led Water Charter, locking in principles like public ownership and affordability.
Complete the household waste overhaul including general waste bins, organic waste collection and proper glass recycling.
Work with the newly established Metro Water to improve water infrastructure by prioritising pipe renewals, leak repair and retention tanks.
Conduct a full review of the proposed changes to waste collection services before implementation.
Ensure the new water entity is held to account and upholds their end of the bargain regarding water infrastructure.
Champion transparent communication around the shift to Metro Water to keep ratepayers in the loop.
Expand kerbside recycling and composting to cut waste going to landfill.
Improve animal welfare services to keep pets safe and reduce strays in the community.
Fix city infrastructure that pollutes the harbour, eg Mana Esplanade sewer line.
Investigate land-based Three Waters schemes for significant new developments.
Work with communities to improve recycling uptake and develop community solutions for diverting greenwaste from the landfill.
Invest in water and wastewater infrastructure rather than vanity projects or political distractions.
Oppose cuts to bin collection frequency and maintain reliable rubbish and recycling as basic services.
Streamline consents and dog registration to reduce delays, costs and fees for residents.
Demonstrate effective management of limited resources by prioritising delivery of essential water infrastructure.
Introduce council teams that actively clean street drains, especially if bad weather is forecast, to limit surface flooding.
Provide registration discounts and a free bag of dog food to unregistered dog owners in recognised problem areas to encourage dog licensing.
Advocate for the new water entity to adopt the community-led Water Charter, locking in principles like public ownership and affordability.
Complete the household waste overhaul including general waste bins, organic waste collection and proper glass recycling.
Work with the newly established Metro Water to improve water infrastructure by prioritising pipe renewals, leak repair and retention tanks.
Conduct a full review of the proposed changes to waste collection services before implementation.
Ensure the new water entity is held to account and upholds their end of the bargain regarding water infrastructure.
Champion transparent communication around the shift to Metro Water to keep ratepayers in the loop.
Expand kerbside recycling and composting to cut waste going to landfill.
Improve animal welfare services to keep pets safe and reduce strays in the community.
Fix city infrastructure that pollutes the harbour, eg Mana Esplanade sewer line.
Investigate land-based Three Waters schemes for significant new developments.
Work with communities to improve recycling uptake and develop community solutions for diverting greenwaste from the landfill.
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