Members of Communities 4 Local Democracy He hapori mō te Manapori have reaffirmed their call for better water reforms, saying the Three Waters proposals need further changes to meet community concerns.
Timaru and Waimakariri District Councils have filed an appeal in the Court of Appeal against the High Court decision declining to grant declarations about property rights.
Work is expected to start on the after-hours Rangiora Medical Centre later this year.
There are a lot of changes taking place in the water services industry and residents have questions about how this will affect their water.
Mayors have expressed their disappointment that the Government’s refusal to make meaningful changes to Three Waters Reform, and has turned it into an election issue, rather than seeking consensus.
When times are tough it’s hard to figure out your next step. Many won’t ask for help because they feel shame, or their pride gets in the way.