Nanaia Mahuta outlines Three Waters fix for 'system in crisis'
Nanaia Mahuta outlines Three Waters fix for 'system in crisis'
Wed, 30 Jun 2021, 12:07PM
The Government has unveiled proposals to move the ownership and management of water infrastructure from local councils and into the hands of four water services agencies, split regionally.
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta released the long-signalled "Three Waters" decisions today, saying the move on drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure would save ratepayers money.
It would also result in better, safer services, and help ensure that the expected $120 billion to $185b in investment over the next 30 years could be made.