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.
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.
End animal cruelty and neglect.
Pay a local person to clear the drains of leaves and debris in their street, avenue, road or crescent during a storm.
Review all utilities and services policies.
Commit to keeping utility management services local, enabling quicker responses and investing in better public communications.
Commit to the critical infrastructure needed for the population growth of Whangārei.
Commit to the water services plan and the creation of the regional CCO for regional water and wastewater services for Northland.
End animal cruelty and neglect.
Pay a local person to clear the drains of leaves and debris in their street, avenue, road or crescent during a storm.
Review all utilities and services policies.
Commit to keeping utility management services local, enabling quicker responses and investing in better public communications.
Commit to the critical infrastructure needed for the population growth of Whangārei.
Commit to the water services plan and the creation of the regional CCO for regional water and wastewater services for Northland.
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