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3 Waters spending on table
Dunedin councillors will decide next week if they want to hit the accelerator on $35.2 million of Three Waters capital spending amid uncertainty over associated debt.
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Editorial: More troubled waters
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More troubled waters
The Three Waters endeavour ends this year with momentum and yet more questions and issues.
Lower South Is mayors stake jobs on Three Waters stance
Lower South Is mayors stake jobs on Three Waters stance
Three high-profile and popular mayors in the lower South Island are putting their jobs on the line in the local elections by refusing to reject the Govt's controversial Three Waters reforms.
Three Waters: First bill introduced to Parliament
Three Waters: First bill introduced to Parliament
The first piece of legislation setting out the Three Waters Reforms has been introduced to Parliament today.
3 Waters changes welcome
3 Waters changes welcome
Southern mayors say the Government’s changes to its planned Three Waters reforms show councils can gain traction without joining splinter groups.
Opposing views as Three Waters decision overturned
Opposing views in council as Three Waters decision overturned
Dunedin councillors have today voted 7-6 to overturn their decision to join Three Waters lobby group Communities 4 Local Democracy, a situation described by one as "lose-lose".
Pivotal Three Waters vote for council
Pivotal Three Waters vote for council
Dunedin's city councillors will today be asked to show their commitment to Treaty of Waitangi principles in what is shaping up as a defining moment in their term.
'Mere window dressing': Council’s projects in disarray
'Mere window dressing': Council’s projects in disarray
The Dunedin City Council’s relationship with mana whenua has been plunged into turmoil, casting doubt on how major planned projects will advance.
Three Waters: Mana whenua halts work with Dunedin council
Three Waters: Mana whenua halts work with Dunedin council
The DCC's relationship with mana whenua has been plunged into turmoil, casting doubt on how Māori consultation will be carried out on planned projects.
Troubled Three Waters
Troubled Three Waters
The Three Waters saga has bred scepticism and mistrust.
Three Waters consultation was in good faith: Mahuta
Three Waters consultation was in good faith: Mahuta
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta says her dealings with the sector over Three Waters were in good faith, and denies a decision to mandate the reforms had already been made.
Water work shouldn't wait, councillor says
Water work shouldn't wait, councillor says
The more work that is done now on Dunedin’s water and wastewater infrastructure, the better, city councillor Jim O’Malley says.
Three Waters: Mahuta responds to opposition
Three Waters: Mahuta responds to opposition
🔉LISTEN TO INTERVIEW: Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta continues to defend the proposed Three Waters reforms, saying people in rural areas should not be left behind the big cities.
Three Waters: Mayors wanted choice
Three Waters: Mayors wanted choice
Forcing through water reforms is a cynical move by a Government that lost control amid a toxic debate, southern mayors say.