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.
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.
Advocate against the Systems Improvement Bill, which would diminish local boards’ ability to deliver helpful, needed utilities and services.
Advocate for more frequent, scheduled cleanups of major hubs and town centres.
Work to address concerns around animal management and strays, particularly surrounding Three Kings and its impact on responsible owners.
Develop local or mobile recycling centres that can take inorganic waste and address dumping.
Support regular street drain clearing so water flows smoothly and drains do not get blocked.
Advocate for a bed-tax for visitors to Auckland so that libraries and community facilities can continue to be adequately funded.
Explore and support changes to stormwater infrastructure in flood prone areas.
Include an off-leash dog area in the master plan for Monte Cecilia Park.
Work with park maintenance contractors to explore how green waste such as leaves and grass clippings can be composted by community gardens.
Support the current Auckland Council plan and policy on drinking water supply, wastewater and sewage.
Support the current Auckland Council policy on animal control and dog licensing.
Support the current Auckland Council policy on rubbish and recycling.
Ensure continuation of weekly rubbish collection services.
Ensure sensible dog ownership laws and prevent responsible dog owners being penalised for irresponsible actions by the minority.
Promote sensible water infrastructure investment.
Ensure that water is provided sustainably, consistent with environmental standards and as an entirely publicly owned and delivered service.
Support the council directly providing services unless there is evidence that alternative providers deliver better outcomes.
Support increased animal control and compliance initiatives, especially in areas identified for having a high incidence of dog attacks.
Ensure that water is provided as an entirely publicly owned, controlled and delivered service.
Support increased animal control and compliance, particularly in areas facing a high level of dog attacks.
Support town centres being cleaned on a regular basis rather than on an outcomes-based model.
Advocate against the Systems Improvement Bill, which would diminish local boards’ ability to deliver helpful, needed utilities and services.
Advocate for more frequent, scheduled cleanups of major hubs and town centres.
Work to address concerns around animal management and strays, particularly surrounding Three Kings and its impact on responsible owners.
Develop local or mobile recycling centres that can take inorganic waste and address dumping.
Support regular street drain clearing so water flows smoothly and drains do not get blocked.
Advocate for a bed-tax for visitors to Auckland so that libraries and community facilities can continue to be adequately funded.
Explore and support changes to stormwater infrastructure in flood prone areas.
Include an off-leash dog area in the master plan for Monte Cecilia Park.
Work with park maintenance contractors to explore how green waste such as leaves and grass clippings can be composted by community gardens.
Support the current Auckland Council plan and policy on drinking water supply, wastewater and sewage.
Support the current Auckland Council policy on animal control and dog licensing.
Support the current Auckland Council policy on rubbish and recycling.
Ensure continuation of weekly rubbish collection services.
Ensure sensible dog ownership laws and prevent responsible dog owners being penalised for irresponsible actions by the minority.
Promote sensible water infrastructure investment.
Ensure that water is provided sustainably, consistent with environmental standards and as an entirely publicly owned and delivered service.
Support the council directly providing services unless there is evidence that alternative providers deliver better outcomes.
Support increased animal control and compliance initiatives, especially in areas identified for having a high incidence of dog attacks.
Ensure that water is provided as an entirely publicly owned, controlled and delivered service.
Support increased animal control and compliance, particularly in areas facing a high level of dog attacks.
Support town centres being cleaned on a regular basis rather than on an outcomes-based model.
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