Auckland 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.
Oppose cuts to bin collection frequency and provide reliable rubbish and recycling as basic services.
Invest in water and wastewater infrastructure, not vanity projects or political distractions.
Streamline consents and dog registration to reduce delays, costs and fees for residents.
Support the council's waste plan and strategy to collect refuse, recycling and food scraps and promote local community resource recovery facilities.
Prefer natural solutions over expensive-to-maintain engineered ones. Conserve water as a public good. Support safe swimming and prevent sewage overflows.
Encourage council enforcement officers in roles like animal control and home pools to be kind and friendly when asking residents to follow the rules.
Oppose cuts to bin collection frequency and provide reliable rubbish and recycling as basic services.
Invest in water and wastewater infrastructure, not vanity projects or political distractions.
Streamline consents and dog registration to reduce delays, costs and fees for residents.
Support the council's waste plan and strategy to collect refuse, recycling and food scraps and promote local community resource recovery facilities.
Prefer natural solutions over expensive-to-maintain engineered ones. Conserve water as a public good. Support safe swimming and prevent sewage overflows.
Encourage council enforcement officers in roles like animal control and home pools to be kind and friendly when asking residents to follow the rules.
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