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.
Enforce responsible animal control and dog licensing to protect residents and promote public safety.
Improve rubbish, recycling and street-cleaning services to keep communities clean and safe.
Maintain high-quality drinking water, wastewater and sewerage services efficiently and cost-effectively.
Protect clean and safe drinking water for all residents.
Provide a wastewater treatment plant and organics processing plant that do not impact unfairly on any local community.
Work towards Ōtautahi-Christchurch being a sustainable city, working towards zero waste and a circular economy.
Enforce responsible animal control and dog licensing to protect residents and promote public safety.
Improve rubbish, recycling and street-cleaning services to keep communities clean and safe.
Maintain high-quality drinking water, wastewater and sewerage services efficiently and cost-effectively.
Protect clean and safe drinking water for all residents.
Provide a wastewater treatment plant and organics processing plant that do not impact unfairly on any local community.
Work towards Ōtautahi-Christchurch being a sustainable city, working towards zero waste and a circular economy.
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