Waitaki 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.
Introduce a better rubbish and recycling policy.
Work with central government on Three Waters policy without exceeding the budget.
Work with contractors to improve a more consistent service.
Ensure recycling policies and programmes avoid co-mingling and achieve maximum recycling volumes value at minimum imposed cost to ratepayers.
Minimise general ratepayer subsidy of dog control services and administration, as currently dog registration fees do not cover costs incurred.
Strive to ensure lowest cost delivery of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services, especially with significant price rises predicted.
Explore council kerbside recycling and rubbish collection if backed by strong community support.
Invest in strong, reliable roads, water and core services to withstand future challenges and support a resilient district.
Investigate options for more recycling to help minimise the waste heading to landfill.
Ask the people what they think.
Introduce a better rubbish and recycling policy.
Work with central government on Three Waters policy without exceeding the budget.
Work with contractors to improve a more consistent service.
Ensure recycling policies and programmes avoid co-mingling and achieve maximum recycling volumes value at minimum imposed cost to ratepayers.
Minimise general ratepayer subsidy of dog control services and administration, as currently dog registration fees do not cover costs incurred.
Strive to ensure lowest cost delivery of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services, especially with significant price rises predicted.
Explore council kerbside recycling and rubbish collection if backed by strong community support.
Invest in strong, reliable roads, water and core services to withstand future challenges and support a resilient district.
Investigate options for more recycling to help minimise the waste heading to landfill.
Ask the people what they think.
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