“Fundamentally these reforms are about delivering clean and safe drinking water at an affordable price for New Zealanders. “This is the best option to deliver the clean, safe and affordable drinking water New Zealanders deserve while also retaining community ownership and protecting against future privatisation. How does the governance structure work for the Water Services Entities? It will:Set performance expectations for the Water Services Entity in their area. That means fundamental change to how water services are funded and delivered – not in 10 or 20 years’ time but now.

Source: Stuff April 29, 2022 03:35 UTC