Whakatāne-Ōhope Community Board
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.
Implement policy to support the public with menacing animals that cause harm to humans and pets.
Support Whakatane District Council initiatives to define rubbish collection, although fees at transfer stations need reviewing to prevent roadside dumping.
Educate the public about recycling and encourage more recycling stations to reduce waste and unsightly mess.
Back homegrown production of sustainable packaging and hold the industry to higher environmental standards to protect the future.
Manage three waters locally wherever possible to stay accountable, resilient and in control of this essential resource.
Process waste locally to reduce, reuse and recycle in ways that create jobs and enrich the community.
Implement policy to support the public with menacing animals that cause harm to humans and pets.
Support Whakatane District Council initiatives to define rubbish collection, although fees at transfer stations need reviewing to prevent roadside dumping.
Educate the public about recycling and encourage more recycling stations to reduce waste and unsightly mess.
Back homegrown production of sustainable packaging and hold the industry to higher environmental standards to protect the future.
Manage three waters locally wherever possible to stay accountable, resilient and in control of this essential resource.
Process waste locally to reduce, reuse and recycle in ways that create jobs and enrich the community.
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