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Coalition puts pressure on councils over water infrastructure

ANALYSIS: While the Government recognises ‘the importance of local decision making’, it will not take a hands-off approach.

WATCH: NBR political editor Brent Edwards speaks with Jonathan Mitchell.

Brent Edwards Thu, 25 Jan 2024

Just a month after informing councils the previous Government’s Three Waters reform proposal had been scrapped, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has chided two mayors over their management of water assets.

When announcing the repeal of the Three Waters reform, Brown said it was clear the

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Brent Edwards Thu, 25 Jan 2024
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