Wellington City 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.
Enhance street cleaning and maintenance by improving contract management and possible future insourcing.
Ensure that Water Done Well achieves sub-regional economies of scale without losing local city control.
Explore options to improve recycling for businesses and inner city residents, including local collection points.
Devise a funding model to ensure that utilities services continue into the future.
Build with sustainability in mind so every infrastructure project strengthens Wellington's resilience to climate change.
Explore better waste management including recycling and food waste with reliable core services essential for every household and business.
Fix and future-proof water infrastructure by upgrading stormwater and investing in long-term resilience so the city is future proofed.
Deliver basic council duties in an effective and efficient manner.
Ensure MetroWater delivers infrastructure maintenance and upgrades consistent with enabling the district plan.
Continue to invest in maintenance and upgrade of critical water infrastructure.
Investigate a plumbing warrant of fitness to ensure that privately owned pipes are not leaking drinking water or sewage.
Support the zero waste strategy, including measures to strengthen Wellington's circular economy and stop organic waste going into landfill.
Develop a water consumer charter, prioritising recruitment of a permanent local workforce and guaranteed access for users.
Identify opportunities to bring services in-house to improve service quality and cost efficiency such as traffic management and cleaning.
Support the creation of a new entity for water co-owned by the five metro councils.
Invest in water and wastewater infrastructure rather than vanity projects or political distractions.
Oppose cuts to bin collection frequency as reliable rubbish and recycling are basic services.
Streamline consents and dog registration to reduce delays, costs and fees for residents.
Enhance street cleaning and maintenance by improving contract management and possible future insourcing.
Ensure that Water Done Well achieves sub-regional economies of scale without losing local city control.
Explore options to improve recycling for businesses and inner city residents, including local collection points.
Devise a funding model to ensure that utilities services continue into the future.
Build with sustainability in mind so every infrastructure project strengthens Wellington's resilience to climate change.
Explore better waste management including recycling and food waste with reliable core services essential for every household and business.
Fix and future-proof water infrastructure by upgrading stormwater and investing in long-term resilience so the city is future proofed.
Deliver basic council duties in an effective and efficient manner.
Ensure MetroWater delivers infrastructure maintenance and upgrades consistent with enabling the district plan.
Continue to invest in maintenance and upgrade of critical water infrastructure.
Investigate a plumbing warrant of fitness to ensure that privately owned pipes are not leaking drinking water or sewage.
Support the zero waste strategy, including measures to strengthen Wellington's circular economy and stop organic waste going into landfill.
Develop a water consumer charter, prioritising recruitment of a permanent local workforce and guaranteed access for users.
Identify opportunities to bring services in-house to improve service quality and cost efficiency such as traffic management and cleaning.
Support the creation of a new entity for water co-owned by the five metro councils.
Invest in water and wastewater infrastructure rather than vanity projects or political distractions.
Oppose cuts to bin collection frequency as reliable rubbish and recycling are basic services.
Streamline consents and dog registration to reduce delays, costs and fees for residents.
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