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DunedinMay 26

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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EditorialDecember 26

More troubled waters

The Three Waters endeavour ends this year with momentum and yet more questions and issues.
More troubled waters
More troubled waters
NewsJuly 19

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.
Lower South Is mayors stake jobs on Three Waters stance
Lower South Is mayors stake jobs on Three Waters stance
NationalJune 2

Three Waters: First bill introduced to Parliament

The first piece of legislation setting out the Three Waters Reforms has been introduced to Parliament today.
DunedinApril 29

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.
3 Waters changes welcome
3 Waters changes welcome
DunedinMarch 28

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".
Opposing views in council as Three Waters decision overturned
Opposing views in council as Three Waters decision overturned
DunedinMarch 28

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.
Pivotal Three Waters vote for council
Pivotal Three Waters vote for council
DunedinMarch 24

'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.
'Mere window dressing': Council’s projects in disarray
'Mere window dressing': Council’s projects in disarray
DunedinMarch 23

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.
Three Waters: Mana whenua halts work with Dunedin council
Three Waters: Mana whenua halts work with Dunedin council
EditorialDecember 17

Troubled Three Waters

The Three Waters saga has bred scepticism and mistrust.
NationalDecember 15

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.
Three Waters consultation was in good faith: Mahuta
Three Waters consultation was in good faith: Mahuta
DunedinNovember 25

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.
Water work shouldn't wait, councillor says
Water work shouldn't wait, councillor says
NationalNovember 3

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: Mahuta responds to opposition
Three Waters: Mahuta responds to opposition
DunedinOctober 27

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.
Three Waters: Mayors wanted choice
Three Waters: Mayors wanted choice