Three Waters Reforms
Wairarapa mayors hope three waters recommendations will be accepted
A working group, comprising of local government leaders, presented their three waters reforms recommendations to the government this week.
Northland joins 22-council national campaign to fight Three Waters
Northland councils will today be among two dozen nationally fighting the government's Three Waters mandating with the launch of a major new campaign.
Three Waters: Ashburton mayor says process ‘farcical’ if mandate decided months ago
Claims that the mandating of Three Waters was agreed to in June has added further controversy to the contentious shake-up of local water infrastructure with Mid Canterbury community leaders outraged.
South Island councils disappointed by govt decision to push through Three Waters reform
The government's decision to push through the Three Waters reforms is getting widespread opposition from South Island councils with the move labelled by some as a confiscation of assets.
Council redirects emails from public to councillors on Three Waters reform
Some Rotorua district councillors are "absolutely outraged" over the council redirecting constituents' emails about Three Waters reform away from their councillor inboxes, saying it is "gross…
Mahuta won't rule out forcing councils into Three Waters reforms
The Local Government Minister may allow for more council influence in the contentious water reforms, but still refuses to rule out changing the law to force councils to sign up.
'Asset grab' - entrenched local opposition to Three Waters plan
Mayors around the country are lining up for a fight as the controversial Three Waters reforms approach another deadline.
The government's takeover of water infrastructure
Crumbling pipes, polluted beaches, bugs in drinking water ... something has to be done about the nation's ageing water infrastructure. But is Three Waters the right solution? Audio
Government’s Three Waters reforms could hinge on Auckland – Luxon
If Auckland pulls out of the Government's Three Waters reforms it could threaten the whole process, according to National Party local government spokesman Christopher Luxon.