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.
Complete sludge minimisation facility and organics collections to avoid more landfills in Wellington.
Get the best deal for Wellingtonians out of the new water entity, including affordability, protections for renters and all water consumers.
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.
Deliver reliable rubbish and recycling services that are practical, affordable and work well for residents across the city.
Fix ageing water pipes and sewage systems so households and businesses can rely on safe, clean and consistent supply.
Keep streets and public spaces clean, safe and well maintained to support healthy, connected and welcoming neighbourhoods.
Ensure strong governance of Metro Water to deliver timely, affordable maintenance and smart upgrades for the city.
Keep rubbish and recycling collection reliable and affordable for all and find alternative, smart solutions for organic waste collection.
Use fees for dog licensing to improve and increase safe dog exercise areas in the ward.
Complete sludge minimisation facility and organics collections to avoid more landfills in Wellington.
Get the best deal for Wellingtonians out of the new water entity, including affordability, protections for renters and all water consumers.
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.
Deliver reliable rubbish and recycling services that are practical, affordable and work well for residents across the city.
Fix ageing water pipes and sewage systems so households and businesses can rely on safe, clean and consistent supply.
Keep streets and public spaces clean, safe and well maintained to support healthy, connected and welcoming neighbourhoods.
Ensure strong governance of Metro Water to deliver timely, affordable maintenance and smart upgrades for the city.
Keep rubbish and recycling collection reliable and affordable for all and find alternative, smart solutions for organic waste collection.
Use fees for dog licensing to improve and increase safe dog exercise areas in the ward.
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