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Dan Gordon: Waimakariri District Mayor on alternative Three Waters legislation

Published: Oct. 31, 2022, 6:19 p.m.

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An alternative plan to the Three Waters legislation is expected to garner widespread support from councils.

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The Government has confirmed it will look at the latest proposals from the mayors of\\xa0 Auckland, Christchurch and Waimakariri.

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Wayne Brown,\\xa0 Phil Mauger, and Dan Gordon say their version keeps the idea of having a water regulator, but leaves ownership, control and accountability in local hands.

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Timaru mayor Nigel Bowen says it\'s important to have two big cities backing an alternative, and he\'s expecting a lot of councils will get on board.

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The Government has already said it\'s listening and is open to making refinements.

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Waimakariri District Mayor Dan Gordon joined Mike Hosking.

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