Mayor of Wellington
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.
Redirect all funds for street services into rewilding such as Make the Basin Swamp again. Whakapeaua te putea ki te mahi whakahoki ngahere.
Cut the one point eight billion dollars of funds for the water network and divert funds to rainwater tanks and composting toilets. Hanga ipu wai ua ki ia whare.
Require all dogs to possess a licence. Dogs will be required to sit a written theory test followed by two practical exams.
Release cows into inner Wellington to populate every street and provide hours of family-friendly entertainment.
Redirect all wastewater to flow north so that it can be released in central Auckland.
Deliver basic council duties in an effective and efficient manner.
Ensure MetroWater delivers infrastructure maintenance and upgrades consistent with enabling the district plan.
Develop a Water Consumer Charter, prioritising recruitment of a permanent local workforce and guaranteed access for users.
Push for Commerce Commission oversight of Metro Water pricing and create Water Consumer Group to advocate for fair costs and service quality.
Identify opportunities to bring council services such as traffic management and cleaning in-house to improve service quality and cost efficiency.
Prioritise infrastructure for drinking water supply, wastewater and sewerage.
Maintain the current rubbish and recycling management and stop the organic waste program.
Support regular street cleaning.
Fix ageing water pipes and sewage systems so households and businesses can rely on safe, clean and consistent supply.
Deliver reliable rubbish and recycling services that are practical, affordable and work well for residents across the city.
Keep streets and public spaces clean, safe and well maintained to support healthy, connected and welcoming neighbourhoods.
Redirect all funds for street services into rewilding such as Make the Basin Swamp again. Whakapeaua te putea ki te mahi whakahoki ngahere.
Cut the one point eight billion dollars of funds for the water network and divert funds to rainwater tanks and composting toilets. Hanga ipu wai ua ki ia whare.
Require all dogs to possess a licence. Dogs will be required to sit a written theory test followed by two practical exams.
Release cows into inner Wellington to populate every street and provide hours of family-friendly entertainment.
Redirect all wastewater to flow north so that it can be released in central Auckland.
Deliver basic council duties in an effective and efficient manner.
Ensure MetroWater delivers infrastructure maintenance and upgrades consistent with enabling the district plan.
Develop a Water Consumer Charter, prioritising recruitment of a permanent local workforce and guaranteed access for users.
Push for Commerce Commission oversight of Metro Water pricing and create Water Consumer Group to advocate for fair costs and service quality.
Identify opportunities to bring council services such as traffic management and cleaning in-house to improve service quality and cost efficiency.
Prioritise infrastructure for drinking water supply, wastewater and sewerage.
Maintain the current rubbish and recycling management and stop the organic waste program.
Support regular street cleaning.
Fix ageing water pipes and sewage systems so households and businesses can rely on safe, clean and consistent supply.
Deliver reliable rubbish and recycling services that are practical, affordable and work well for residents across the city.
Keep streets and public spaces clean, safe and well maintained to support healthy, connected and welcoming neighbourhoods.
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