Waipa District 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.
Build infrastructure before housing by ensuring roads, water, and services match growth to plan smart, avoid strain, and protect the community.
Retain control of the water network to protect community assets, ensure local accountability, and stop forced centralisation.
Prepare and oversee the transition to Waikato Water Done Well, recognising it as a significant organisational change.
Ensure the Three Waters council controlled organisation provides access to safe and affordable drinking water and waste services.
Ensure work on Lake Te Ko Ūtu continues to establish that domain as a feature the community can be proud of.
Support the role of the community board in acting as an advocate and voice for the people of Cambridge.
Ensure reliable, healthier and safer drinking water because it is every family's basic need.
Promote smart recycling and cost-effective waste solutions to reduce landfill.
Upgrade wastewater systems to match Waipa's growth.
Assess the degree of wandering dogs and encourage programmes that support responsible dog ownership.
Ensure the council controlled organisation Water Done Well is responsive to Cambridge and Waipa needs with effective timely reporting.
Review the effectiveness of the yellow rubbish plastic bag and apply a community lens as to the best solution.
Ensure affordability and fairness by making utility costs transparent and fair.
Ensure reliable and resilient infrastructure by making decisions based on future requirements and not just current needs.
Build infrastructure before housing by ensuring roads, water, and services match growth to plan smart, avoid strain, and protect the community.
Retain control of the water network to protect community assets, ensure local accountability, and stop forced centralisation.
Prepare and oversee the transition to Waikato Water Done Well, recognising it as a significant organisational change.
Ensure the Three Waters council controlled organisation provides access to safe and affordable drinking water and waste services.
Ensure work on Lake Te Ko Ūtu continues to establish that domain as a feature the community can be proud of.
Support the role of the community board in acting as an advocate and voice for the people of Cambridge.
Ensure reliable, healthier and safer drinking water because it is every family's basic need.
Promote smart recycling and cost-effective waste solutions to reduce landfill.
Upgrade wastewater systems to match Waipa's growth.
Assess the degree of wandering dogs and encourage programmes that support responsible dog ownership.
Ensure the council controlled organisation Water Done Well is responsive to Cambridge and Waipa needs with effective timely reporting.
Review the effectiveness of the yellow rubbish plastic bag and apply a community lens as to the best solution.
Ensure affordability and fairness by making utility costs transparent and fair.
Ensure reliable and resilient infrastructure by making decisions based on future requirements and not just current needs.
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