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.
Deliver safe, affordable Three Waters services guided by kaitiakitanga, protecting wai quality and community health.
Maintain clean public spaces with cost-effective local providers and a circular economy for less waste.
Ensure fair dog licensing and humane animal control, balancing safety, whānau pets and community wellbeing.
Deliver safe, affordable Three Waters services guided by kaitiakitanga, protecting wai quality and community health.
Maintain clean public spaces with cost-effective local providers and a circular economy for less waste.
Ensure fair dog licensing and humane animal control, balancing safety, whānau pets and community wellbeing.
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