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MORE CO-GOVERNANCE, BUREAUCRACY IN NEW THREE WATERS BILL - ACT NEW ZEALAND
"Far from pulling back from co-governance in Three Waters, Labour has doubled down," says ACT’s Local Government spokesperson Simon Court.
"But that’s not the case. A new layer of bureaucracy has been created called regional advisory panels and it will require the appointment of Maori.
"Co-governance is the worst aspect of the reforms. It’s divisive, dangerous and totally inappropriate to give iwi a seat at the table just because of who their ancestors were. All New Zealanders want clean and safe water, not just iwi.
"New Zealanders have rejected Three Waters but Labour plans to bulldoze through any opposition.......
www.voxy.co.nz/politics/5/403129
MINISTER MAHUTA PRAISES COUNCIL FOR ITS VISIONARY 3 WATERS LEADERSHIP
“It was important for me to be here to acknowledge what is being achieved alongside Council and marae” Minister Mahuta said. “It’s an important proof point of the work I’ve been doing over the last 4-5 years. The policy work, the analysis and all the things that get done in Wellington is underscored by what really matters, and how we make things happen - and that’s the partnership that the Council and iwi have undertaken.”
All Horowhenua marae have received upgrades to their wastewater, stormwater and drinking water services. Twenty-three 30,000L water tanks have been installed alongside nine new drinking water and UV filtration systems. Funding is also being sought for electric backup generators, ensuring uninterrupted water supply and safe drinking water, in the event of a power cut or emergency situation. The upgrades highlight the significance of marae as community hubs and the importance of having well equipped facilities to meet the needs of the people.....
www.horowhenua.govt.nz/News-Events/News/Minister-Mahuta-praises-Council-for-its-visionary-Three-Waters-leadership
"Far from pulling back from co-governance in Three Waters, Labour has doubled down," says ACT’s Local Government spokesperson Simon Court.
"But that’s not the case. A new layer of bureaucracy has been created called regional advisory panels and it will require the appointment of Maori.
"Co-governance is the worst aspect of the reforms. It’s divisive, dangerous and totally inappropriate to give iwi a seat at the table just because of who their ancestors were. All New Zealanders want clean and safe water, not just iwi.
"New Zealanders have rejected Three Waters but Labour plans to bulldoze through any opposition.......
www.voxy.co.nz/politics/5/403129
MINISTER MAHUTA PRAISES COUNCIL FOR ITS VISIONARY 3 WATERS LEADERSHIP
“It was important for me to be here to acknowledge what is being achieved alongside Council and marae” Minister Mahuta said. “It’s an important proof point of the work I’ve been doing over the last 4-5 years. The policy work, the analysis and all the things that get done in Wellington is underscored by what really matters, and how we make things happen - and that’s the partnership that the Council and iwi have undertaken.”
All Horowhenua marae have received upgrades to their wastewater, stormwater and drinking water services. Twenty-three 30,000L water tanks have been installed alongside nine new drinking water and UV filtration systems. Funding is also being sought for electric backup generators, ensuring uninterrupted water supply and safe drinking water, in the event of a power cut or emergency situation. The upgrades highlight the significance of marae as community hubs and the importance of having well equipped facilities to meet the needs of the people.....
www.horowhenua.govt.nz/News-Events/News/Minister-Mahuta-praises-Council-for-its-visionary-Three-Waters-leadership