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.
Find ways to make money from rubbish and recycling.
Review the Three Waters policy and inform people where it sits and who is taking ownership.
Pursue opportunities to reduce waste by training and council practice.
Continue building on the strong track record in water infrastructure, with a focus on long-term resilience.
Encourage and support more energy projects like the Ruakākā Energy Park to strengthen the district's energy resilience and reliability.
Support waste reduction strategies that cut landfill use while keeping costs fair for ratepayers.
Find ways to make money from rubbish and recycling.
Review the Three Waters policy and inform people where it sits and who is taking ownership.
Pursue opportunities to reduce waste by training and council practice.
Continue building on the strong track record in water infrastructure, with a focus on long-term resilience.
Encourage and support more energy projects like the Ruakākā Energy Park to strengthen the district's energy resilience and reliability.
Support waste reduction strategies that cut landfill use while keeping costs fair for ratepayers.
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