Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 10, 2021 4:19:53 GMT 12
CONTROVERSIAL THREE WATERS REFORMS DELAYED UNTIL NEXT YEAR
The Government has delayed the next stage of its controversial Three Waters reforms until next year.
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta wants to amalgamate the water services of 67 councils into four regional water entitles - the proposal is controversial because it is compulsory, effectively forcing those councils to part from their water pipes and reservoirs.
When Mahuta announced the plan in October, the legislation creating the new entities was set to be introduced to Parliament by the end of the year, but in the Government was forced to concede on Thursday it would be delayed......
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/controversial-three-waters-reforms-delayed-until-next-year/BME5RUNDIH4NANKB2G3K2OX52Q/
The Government has delayed the next stage of its controversial Three Waters reforms until next year.
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta wants to amalgamate the water services of 67 councils into four regional water entitles - the proposal is controversial because it is compulsory, effectively forcing those councils to part from their water pipes and reservoirs.
When Mahuta announced the plan in October, the legislation creating the new entities was set to be introduced to Parliament by the end of the year, but in the Government was forced to concede on Thursday it would be delayed......
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/controversial-three-waters-reforms-delayed-until-next-year/BME5RUNDIH4NANKB2G3K2OX52Q/