Bigger May Be Better: Late Advice Forces 3 Councils to Re-Think Water Reform Plans

Bigger may be better: Late advice shake-up forces councils to re-think water reform plans

11th-hour advice is shaking up proposals by smaller councils to continue providing standalone services.

Bigger may be better: late advice forces 3 councils to re-think water reform plans

Report from LDR by Local Democracy Reporting Plans for the future of water services in the Whanganui, Rangitīkei and Ruapehu districts are in disarray after late advice from government agencies. The district’s three councils have been weighing options for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater reform after identifying and consulting on a joint water services entity […]