Three Waters reform could see privatisation of assets, higher bills, says Auckland Mayor Phil Goff
16 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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Auckland s water assets could be privatised as a result of Labour s water reforms, says Phil goff. Photo / Dean Purcell
Auckland s water assets could be privatised as a result of Labour s water reforms, says Phil goff. Photo / Dean Purcell
The Labour Government is opening the door to the privatisation of $10 billion of water assets in Auckland, says the party s former leader and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff. He is concerned the Government s Three Waters Reforms will remove water assets from council control and allow a subsequent government to privatise them.
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