Whau Local 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.
Commit to reinstatement of some public rubbish bins removed because of a decision by councillors, not the local board.
Support accelerated separation of wastewater and stormwater to reduce the number of overflows into the Whau River during heavy rain.
Support mowing of parks and reserves and cleaning of streets on an as-needed basis, as such services are needed more at certain times.
Enforce responsible dog ownership through improved licensing, patrols and community outreach.
Ensure clean drinking water for all and respond swiftly to illegal dumping and graffiti with fast, efficient clean-up services.
Expand recycling and food scraps collection to more households and apartment buildings in Whau and protect the Whau River.
Advocate for community voice in Three Waters reforms, protect local water assets and prioritise equity in access and environmental care.
Support and improve recycling access and educate Whau communities to reduce, reuse and recover.
Focus on street cleaning. Address council service reductions that cause roadside drains to block and roads to flood regularly, including street cleaning inadequacies.
Stop putting fluoride into drinking water and require each population base to decide through referenda whether they want it.
Stop putting rubbish into landfill and encourage local councils to collaborate on regional rubbish incineration facilities.
Advocate for investment in water, wastewater and stormwater services to ensure Whau has safe, resilient infrastructure.
Improve rubbish and recycling by funding local waste minimisation projects and supporting community recycling hubs.
Support responsible dog ownership and advocate for effective animal management that keeps parks and public spaces safe.
Strengthen animal control and dog licensing programmes to promote responsible pet ownership and community safety.
Upgrade ageing utilities infrastructure to prevent service disruptions and environmental hazards, eg fixing exposed wiring and power lines.
Monitor environmental impacts of utility services and adopt best practices for sustainability and climate resilience.
Lead Whau towards minimising waste by expanding recycling, supporting community composting and piloting smart, tech-driven waste solutions.
Protect water systems by investing in safe drinking water, upgrading wastewater and sewerage and supporting community water resilience.
Launch clean streets, proud Whau programme, partnering with churches, schools and families to adopt streets and lead regular community clean-ups.
Commit to reinstatement of some public rubbish bins removed because of a decision by councillors, not the local board.
Support accelerated separation of wastewater and stormwater to reduce the number of overflows into the Whau River during heavy rain.
Support mowing of parks and reserves and cleaning of streets on an as-needed basis, as such services are needed more at certain times.
Enforce responsible dog ownership through improved licensing, patrols and community outreach.
Ensure clean drinking water for all and respond swiftly to illegal dumping and graffiti with fast, efficient clean-up services.
Expand recycling and food scraps collection to more households and apartment buildings in Whau and protect the Whau River.
Advocate for community voice in Three Waters reforms, protect local water assets and prioritise equity in access and environmental care.
Support and improve recycling access and educate Whau communities to reduce, reuse and recover.
Focus on street cleaning. Address council service reductions that cause roadside drains to block and roads to flood regularly, including street cleaning inadequacies.
Stop putting fluoride into drinking water and require each population base to decide through referenda whether they want it.
Stop putting rubbish into landfill and encourage local councils to collaborate on regional rubbish incineration facilities.
Advocate for investment in water, wastewater and stormwater services to ensure Whau has safe, resilient infrastructure.
Improve rubbish and recycling by funding local waste minimisation projects and supporting community recycling hubs.
Support responsible dog ownership and advocate for effective animal management that keeps parks and public spaces safe.
Strengthen animal control and dog licensing programmes to promote responsible pet ownership and community safety.
Upgrade ageing utilities infrastructure to prevent service disruptions and environmental hazards, eg fixing exposed wiring and power lines.
Monitor environmental impacts of utility services and adopt best practices for sustainability and climate resilience.
Lead Whau towards minimising waste by expanding recycling, supporting community composting and piloting smart, tech-driven waste solutions.
Protect water systems by investing in safe drinking water, upgrading wastewater and sewerage and supporting community water resilience.
Launch clean streets, proud Whau programme, partnering with churches, schools and families to adopt streets and lead regular community clean-ups.
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