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Poll: Have you submitted to your council about what you think should happen with water services?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A leading Kiwi economist is predicting Waikato Water Done Well will save ratepayers up to $8000 on average by 2044 after taking on an independent review of the proposal.

However, Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen says councils who want to go it alone with their water services will not cope with increasing demands on infrastructure and “become increasingly isolated”.

Have you submitted to your council about what you think should happen with water services?

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Have you submitted to your council about what you think should happen with water services?
  • 3.1% Yes
    3.1% Complete
  • 96.9% No
    96.9% Complete
32 votes
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