Three Waters reforms: Government spends $2.5bn to keep councils on even ground

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Nanaia Mahuta
Photo: RNZ / Dom Thomas
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the funding along with a joint statement with Local Government New Zealand at the organisation's conference in Blenheim this afternoon.
Opposition leader Judith Collins says the funding amounts to a bribe, and while National is in support of funding it would tie the funding for councils to housing provision.
The government's proposed reforms would see management for the country's 67 councils' storm, drinking and waste water - the "three waters" - moved into the hands of four regional entities which would begin operations from 1 July 2024. Ownership would remain in councils' hands.

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