Raumati 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.
Encourage more street cleaning services, particularly near the winter season.
Support households paying for their own rubbish collection to encourage recycling and less waste.
Support ways to reuse rubbish as bio waste to create renewable energy sources.
Improve local affordability through smarter spending, shared-cost models and prioritisation of essential infrastructure.
Proactively maintain essential pipes and infrastructure, planning for growth to prevent costly failures.
Reduce waste via local recycling, composting and repair cafés, creating community value and practical, cost-effective circular solutions.
Provide incentives for residents to help keep streets and berms clean from debris.
Bring back in-house waste management systems to avoid having six trucks on rubbish day in one street.
Provide incentives for using recycled containers and encourage residents and visitors to take their rubbish with them.
Ensure informed decision making and transparency on utilities and services so the community can use its voice to shape Raumati.
Clean and maintain shared paths to keep people walking and riding safe.
Continue to ensure that Raumati's waterways, drains and streams are maintained to protect from flooding.
Work with community groups and council staff to promote home composting, waste reduction and recycling.
Encourage more street cleaning services, particularly near the winter season.
Support households paying for their own rubbish collection to encourage recycling and less waste.
Support ways to reuse rubbish as bio waste to create renewable energy sources.
Improve local affordability through smarter spending, shared-cost models and prioritisation of essential infrastructure.
Proactively maintain essential pipes and infrastructure, planning for growth to prevent costly failures.
Reduce waste via local recycling, composting and repair cafés, creating community value and practical, cost-effective circular solutions.
Provide incentives for residents to help keep streets and berms clean from debris.
Bring back in-house waste management systems to avoid having six trucks on rubbish day in one street.
Provide incentives for using recycled containers and encourage residents and visitors to take their rubbish with them.
Ensure informed decision making and transparency on utilities and services so the community can use its voice to shape Raumati.
Clean and maintain shared paths to keep people walking and riding safe.
Continue to ensure that Raumati's waterways, drains and streams are maintained to protect from flooding.
Work with community groups and council staff to promote home composting, waste reduction and recycling.
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