Stuart Crosby: Local Government NZ puts forward idea of councils keeping control of stormwater in Three Waters

A compromise is being proposed in the controversial Three Waters reform. The Bill currently before select committee would transfer responsibility for all tap water, sewage and stormwater from local councils to four new regional agencies. Now the body representing councils, Local Government New Zealand, has put forward the idea of local bodies keeping control of stormwater. President Stuart Crosby told Mike Hosking councils should have a choice on whether they want the job, or not. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.