Gisborne residents overwhelmingly favour local control of water services

NZ HeraldRNZThursday 22 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A consultation found that 90% of submitters want water services kept under council control. This model may involve ring-fenced funding and could result in average household rate increases of $100 per year.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Thu 22 May 2025, 6:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 16 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Gisborne water services: 90% favour locally run model with targeted rates (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Large majority of Gisborne residents want local control of water services (opens in new tab)