Govt unveils Three Waters reset
Goodbye Three Waters - hello, “Affordable Water Reforms”. The Government has scrapped a major part of its unpopular Three Waters reforms, ditching the four mega entities that would have delivered Three Waters (freshwater, wastewater, and stormwater) services to households. The 10 entities will allow local councils more direct engagement with the water entities that will manage water services on their behalf. The Three Waters reforms were meant to help local councils deal with the eyewatering cost of investment in water infrastructure - estimated to be about $130-$185 billion over the next thirty years. The Three Waters reforms were the brainchild of former Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta.
Source:New Zealand Herald
April 13, 2023 00:04 UTC
Three Waters reset: 10 new entities, co-governance stays
The Government has scrapped a major part of its unpopular Three Waters reforms, ditching the four mega entities that would have delivered Three Waters (freshwater, wastewater, and stormwater) services to households. The 10 entities will allow local councils more direct engagement with the water entities that will manage water services on their behalf. The new water entities. “Let’s be clear about co-governance - co-governance as it’s traditionally understood, was taken off the table in Three Waters reform process some time ago. There was an early discussion around whether a full co-governance model should be adopted here and ultimately, the government decided not to do that."
Source:New Zealand Herald
April 12, 2023 23:34 UTC
What Happened To Christian Slater? What Is Up With The 90’s Heartthrob? Explained
Do you know the 90s heartthrob Christian Slater? In this article, we’ll look at what happened to Slater in his career and other headlines he had and is making, as well as his upcoming projects. Christian Slater rose his new stardom and was named “bad boy” by the 90s fans in Hollywood. He also has some upcoming projects that are yet to be released in the line. Apart from his career and other things, Slater married Brittany Lopez, 26, in 2013 and has two children (Jaden Christopher Haddon Slater and Eliana Sophia Slater).
Source:Stuff
April 12, 2023 21:00 UTC
Breakfast briefing: US inflation cools
Here's our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand, with news inflation seems to be cooling in the world's largest economies. On Tuesday we noted the retreat of Chinese inflation, today the US is signaling a retreat as well. The closely-watched US CPI inflation rate slowed for a ninth consecutive period to 5.0% in March from the same month a year ago, its lowest since May 2021. Markets liked the inflation result however, and stocks initially rose, bond yields didn't react, and the USD firmed. Indian industrial production rose at a little-changed rate in February (+5.6% from a year ago), and their consumer inflation rate slipped to 5.7% in March from +6.4% in February, and close to the top of their wide inflation target range.
Source:Stuff
April 12, 2023 20:40 UTC
Damning Akl flood report, Three Waters re-brand & Wellington million-dollar mistake
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Damning Akl flood report, Three Waters re-brand & Wellington million-dollar mistake | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Damning Auckland flood report calls out failings, Government ready to reveal Three Waters re-brand and Wellington Council’s million dollar mistake in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Full story: https://bit.ly/411hsr7Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jXCheck out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oqFollow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXeFollow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbvnzherald.co.nz YouTube Channel
Source:New Zealand Herald
April 12, 2023 20:09 UTC
Daily review 11/04/2023
Written By: notices and features - Date published: 5:30 pm, April 11th, 2023 - 7 commentsCategories: Daily review - Tags:Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …
Source:Otago Daily Times
April 11, 2023 17:39 UTC
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Complaint to IPCA about South Otago naturist’s beach walks
Kaka Pt neighbours (from left) Ian and June Kreger and Michelle Rutherford. Photo / ODTKaka Pt neighbours (from left) Ian and June Kreger and Michelle Rutherford. Photo / ODTA South Otago woman has complained to the Independent Police Conduct Authority in an effort to curb a neighbouring naturist’s activities. June and Ian Kreger, both 83, said their neighbour’s nude activities sometimes deterred them from leaving their home. University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis said, under most circumstances, the law allowed for nudity in public.
Source:Otago Daily Times
April 11, 2023 05:44 UTC
Falcons seek third straight win against New Zealand
The Super Falcons will head into Tuesday’s international friendly encounter with New Zealand at the Mardan Sports Complex on Tuesday (today) looking to record their third successive win in 2023, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The game will be the Falcons’ last pre-World Cup friendly barring any last-minute arrangement before the Women’s World Cup billed to hold in New Zealand and Australia kicks off from July 20 to August 20. New Zealand, co-host of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, also played out a 1-1 draw with Iceland at the Mardan Sports Complex. The Football Ferns’ last victory was a 2-1 win over The Philippines against the Philippines in Fullerton, California, USA. But speaking ahead of the game, Waldrum urged his team to build on the win over Haiti.
Source:Stuff
April 11, 2023 05:06 UTC
Air NZ admits breach of tikanga after initially refusing to release body to grieving whānau
Air NZ only climbed down after chief executive Greg Foran intervened and apologised - as the plane was about to depart - and then ordered the airline to review its policy on repatriating bodies. Delamere-Mill - niece of former Immigration Minister Tuariki Delamere - has since met with Air NZ cargo manager James Reddy and its recently-appointed Māori development lead, Tupara Morrison, to discuss how they can avoid the situation happening to another family. He said Air NZ was "committed to improving our knowledge of te ao Māori" and they would learn from the experience. Photo: Supplied / StuffMorrison, who said he had been hired by Air NZ to come up with a Māori strategy, said Air NZ would commit to a whānau-led approach in future. "Where we got to was from a tikanga perspective, the whānau should be able to choose the consignee.
Source:Stuff
April 11, 2023 05:01 UTC
'Sudden death' in Hei Hei investigated
Police respond to an incident on Gilberthorpes Rd in Christchurch. Photo: NZ HeraldPolice are investigating a sudden death in the Christchurch suburb of Hei Hei. Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie said officers were making inquiries at a residential property in Gilberthorpes Rd. He said the sudden death was reported about 12.30pm today. "At this time the death is being treated as unexplained."
Source:Stuff
April 11, 2023 03:38 UTC
The Bulletin: NZ could face a bill of $24b to meet international climate change targets
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Source:Stuff
April 11, 2023 03:30 UTC
We urgently need Labour to regulate Capitalism – like urgently
The obligation of the Government is to regulate Capitalism so that we the people benefit from the competitive dynamics of competition! Our top tax rate is the 39th highest in the world behind all the Scandinavian countries plus Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France and South Africa! Australia’s top tax rate is 47cents! Our GST rate doesn’t even get us into the top 50 and our corporate tax rate is 40th while Government spending against GDP ranks 56th! I’m not looking for socialism here folks, just basic garden variety regulated capitalism!
Source:Stuff
April 11, 2023 01:50 UTC
Tiny but mighty Auckland home goes to auction
Cute and compact, this tiny Auckland home was on-trend long before ‘tiny homes’ officially became cool. According to Arch Pro, most tiny houses are 37sq m or less, which makes the Kingsland cottage ‘large’ by comparison. “In the bedroom, you can have a double bed, side tables, a wardrobe, and there’s still a good walk-around area,” Ms Pickering told stuff.co.nz. The outdoors is a classic Auckland subtropical garden, with palms, monstera and banana trees shading a small courtyard. “This makes it a unique investment opportunity for anyone looking to get onto the property ladder in this area.”
Source:Stuff
April 10, 2023 23:59 UTC