Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 31, 2021 10:36:19 GMT 12
3 WATERS – 3 LIES!
The Government’s 3 Waters proposal is an ideological proposal to centralise control of water infrastructure; share governance with unelected (appointed) representatives and Iwi; and permit extensive nationwide cross-subsidy of water services provision.
To promote and sell a proposal that has no benefits for ratepayers and water users (other than for those who might benefit from having others pay for their costs), the Government has offered bribes to local councils, and put forward (at least) three lies to scare and coerce the public!
THE THREE LIES
1) There is a water crisis
2) The proposal will result in lower water infrastructure costs and charges to users.
3) Those controlling assets and water services will represent users and payers – who will have a say.......
Read Bill Foster's explanation here > www.kiwiblog.co.nz/2021/12/guest_post_3_waters_3_lies.html
The Government’s 3 Waters proposal is an ideological proposal to centralise control of water infrastructure; share governance with unelected (appointed) representatives and Iwi; and permit extensive nationwide cross-subsidy of water services provision.
To promote and sell a proposal that has no benefits for ratepayers and water users (other than for those who might benefit from having others pay for their costs), the Government has offered bribes to local councils, and put forward (at least) three lies to scare and coerce the public!
THE THREE LIES
1) There is a water crisis
2) The proposal will result in lower water infrastructure costs and charges to users.
3) Those controlling assets and water services will represent users and payers – who will have a say.......
Read Bill Foster's explanation here > www.kiwiblog.co.nz/2021/12/guest_post_3_waters_3_lies.html