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Work is already underway on a proposal to trim the country’s 67 water service providers – owned and managed by councils currently – into a small set of providers. The government says the new analysis confirms the need for major change, both to ...

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About the Reports Phase 2 Analysis – advancing the evidence base Today the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) released a second tranche of evidence-based reports, commissioned to inform the case for change for the Three Waters Reform Programme. The complete ...

New independent analysis and modelling predicts up to $185 billion is required in the next 30 years to upgrade our drinking water, stormwater, and sewage infrastructure. Work is already underway on a proposal to trim the country’s 67 water service providers ...

Jane Clifton: NZ asserts its right to treat trade and security separately 6 May, 2021 07:44 PM 6 minutes to read Nanaia Mahutas line in the sand was neither as dramatic nor as heroic as it has been painted, writes Jane Clifton. Photo / Andrew Warner Nanaia Mahutas line in the sand was neither as dramatic nor as heroic as it has been painted, writes Jane Clifton. Photo / Andrew Warner By: Jane Clifton OPINION: New Zealand is asserting its right to treat trade and security separately when it come...

Three Waters: Rangitīkei mayor Andy Watson wants answers for ratepayers 4 May, 2021 05:00 PM 3 minutes to read Rangitīkei mayor Andy Watson says the Three Waters Reform Programme poses fundamental problems for keeping ratepayers informed. Photo / Bevan Conley Rangitīkei mayor Andy Watson says the Three Waters Reform Programme poses fundamental problems for keeping ratepayers informed. Photo / Bevan Conley Liz Wylie is a reporter for the Whanganui Chronicleliz.wylie@whanganuichronicle.co.nz...

Under review: Mayors cautious and optimistic as councils come under microscope 26 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM 3 minutes to read Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall said an independent review of local government is a good opportunity to define local and central responsibilities. Photo / Bevan Conley Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall said an independent review of local government is a good opportunity to define local and central responsibilities. Photo / Bevan Conley Liz Wylie is a reporter for the Whanganui Ch...

Some mayors in the region have welcomed the news while others have unanswered questions.

The effects of climate change, along with changing demographics, government-led water reform and the impacts of Covid-19 are "key issues" that need to be considered in the 2021-31 long term plan, a Wairoa District Council report says.