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Simeon Brown: Local Government Minister on Government's deal with Auckland Council for long-term investment in water infrastructure

Published: May 5, 2024, 9:27 p.m.

The Government has made a deal with Auckland Council as part of its Local Water Done Well reforms.\xa0

The deal saves Aucklanders from Watercare\u2019s proposed 25.8 percent rates increase. Watercare will be able to borrow $1.9 billion over the next ten years for long-term investment in water infrastructure. \xa0

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown tells Mike Hosking similar actions will be taken regionally, with councils required to put forward their water service delivery plans.\xa0

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