

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.
Improve rubbish and recycling by expanding community composting, reducing landfill and supporting local waste initiatives.
Ensure safe, resilient water services by protecting rivers, maintaining drinking water and sewerage and supporting healthy waterways.
Retain local services like street cleaning and animal control to keep neighbourhoods, parks and gardens safe and vibrant.
Remove chlorine from the water supply.
Deliver a clean and tidy city with fines for littering and unruly properties.
Take stronger enforcement action on unlicensed and dangerous dogs.
Improve rubbish and recycling by expanding community composting, reducing landfill and supporting local waste initiatives.
Ensure safe, resilient water services by protecting rivers, maintaining drinking water and sewerage and supporting healthy waterways.
Retain local services like street cleaning and animal control to keep neighbourhoods, parks and gardens safe and vibrant.
Remove chlorine from the water supply.
Deliver a clean and tidy city with fines for littering and unruly properties.
Take stronger enforcement action on unlicensed and dangerous dogs.
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