Whangārei 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.
Protect Whangarei's funds by continuing ring-fencing so ratepayers are not subsidising other districts' water issues.
Provide animal control with the funding required to be more effective at controlling dog problems in Whangarei.
Provide every household with a closed recycling bin for soft plastics.
Invest in water and wastewater infrastructure rather than vanity projects or political distractions.
Oppose cuts to bin collection frequency because reliable rubbish and recycling are basic services.
Streamline consents and dog registration to reduce delays, costs and fees for residents.
Promote community composting initiatives to reduce organic waste.
Support education campaigns on waste reduction and responsible water use.
Protect Whangarei's funds by continuing ring-fencing so ratepayers are not subsidising other districts' water issues.
Provide animal control with the funding required to be more effective at controlling dog problems in Whangarei.
Provide every household with a closed recycling bin for soft plastics.
Invest in water and wastewater infrastructure rather than vanity projects or political distractions.
Oppose cuts to bin collection frequency because reliable rubbish and recycling are basic services.
Streamline consents and dog registration to reduce delays, costs and fees for residents.
Promote community composting initiatives to reduce organic waste.
Support education campaigns on waste reduction and responsible water use.
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