Photo: RNZ
The government is expected to abandon its plan for four massive water entities in favour of ten when it announces its re-worked plans for 3 waters reform this morning.
Many councils around the country objected to the original plan which would have seen 67 councils' drinking, waste and storm water assets taken over by four large regional entities, fearing a loss of local control.
An estimated $185 billion is needed over the coming decades to upgrade water systems, which many councils simply can't afford without massive rates rises.
The Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Local Government Minister Kieran McAnulty will announce the changes at 11am in Greytown.
RNZ Political reporter Katie Scotcher discusses what is expected.
