Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula 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.
Ensure essential services like water, electricity and internet are reliable, affordable and accessible to all households.
Modernise infrastructure so communities have resilient utilities that can withstand future challenges.
Support fair pricing and strong regulation to protect consumers while encouraging innovation in essential services.
Ensure essential services like water, electricity and internet are reliable, affordable and accessible to all households.
Modernise infrastructure so communities have resilient utilities that can withstand future challenges.
Support fair pricing and strong regulation to protect consumers while encouraging innovation in essential services.
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