It's good to see the dirty politics/PR attack machine's anti-3Waters campaign called out as the misleading racist, naked money-grubbing BS exercise it was.
I haven't read Nicky Hager's book 'Dirty Work' yet, but that definitely gels.
I haven't read Nicky Hager's book 'Dirty Work' yet, but that definitely gels.
September 22, 2026 at 9:43 PM
It's good to see the dirty politics/PR attack machine's anti-3Waters campaign called out as the misleading racist, naked money-grubbing BS exercise it was.
I haven't read Nicky Hager's book 'Dirty Work' yet, but that definitely gels.
I haven't read Nicky Hager's book 'Dirty Work' yet, but that definitely gels.
Meanwhile cities are faced with huge managed,or chaotic, retreat costs, not to mention massive 3waters renewal, in a system that, unless it produces a profit for the private sector, will do nothing of the sort
I live on 4Ha over Bombay Hill, I have watched it coming for me for 14 years, it's suicide
I live on 4Ha over Bombay Hill, I have watched it coming for me for 14 years, it's suicide
August 30, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Meanwhile cities are faced with huge managed,or chaotic, retreat costs, not to mention massive 3waters renewal, in a system that, unless it produces a profit for the private sector, will do nothing of the sort
I live on 4Ha over Bombay Hill, I have watched it coming for me for 14 years, it's suicide
I live on 4Ha over Bombay Hill, I have watched it coming for me for 14 years, it's suicide
3Waters and Labours inability to message it positively and push the facts over nationals racism has burned them so so badly
August 25, 2026 at 11:10 PM
3Waters and Labours inability to message it positively and push the facts over nationals racism has burned them so so badly
Some of the key demographic for the Nats old white racists have worked out that trashing 3Waters hasn't been the cheapest option after all.
August 25, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Some of the key demographic for the Nats old white racists have worked out that trashing 3Waters hasn't been the cheapest option after all.
August 12, 2026 at 3:06 PM
I dont get it
3waters was bad because centralisation and amalgamating all the work under 1 body = bad
But now its amalgamate it all under a few bodies = good?
3waters was bad because centralisation and amalgamating all the work under 1 body = bad
But now its amalgamate it all under a few bodies = good?
August 10, 2026 at 10:35 PM
I dont get it
3waters was bad because centralisation and amalgamating all the work under 1 body = bad
But now its amalgamate it all under a few bodies = good?
3waters was bad because centralisation and amalgamating all the work under 1 body = bad
But now its amalgamate it all under a few bodies = good?
New Water Services Council-Controlled Organisation appoints chief executive
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New Water Services Council-Controlled Organisation appoints chief executive
Current WSCCO Programme Director Maseina Koneferenisi has been appointed Chief Executive of QLDC 3Waters Ltd. Current WSCCO Programme Direct...
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July 22, 2026 at 1:05 PM
New Water Services Council-Controlled Organisation appoints chief executive
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I guess thats why we need RONs! They've replaced 3waters!
Every day another WTAF story about how crappy life has become under this Government.
Trucking a whole suburb-full of shit 125km from Orewa to Whangarei for AT LEAST the next 24 years.
#nzpol
Trucking a whole suburb-full of shit 125km from Orewa to Whangarei for AT LEAST the next 24 years.
#nzpol
July 17, 2026 at 9:41 PM
I guess thats why we need RONs! They've replaced 3waters!
While I think this sux and I feel for the ratepayers, esp any pensioner who may potentially lose their whare, I do wonder how many raged and voted against 3waters.
Waitaki District ratepayers facing up to 45 percent increase call for probe into council's finances www.rnz.co.nz/news/communi...
Waitaki District ratepayers facing up to 45 percent increase call for probe into council's finances www.rnz.co.nz/news/communi...
Waitaki District ratepayers facing up to 45 percent increase call for probe into council's finances
Stunned Waitaki District ratepayers are calling for a government probe of council's finances, with some worried people will lose their homes.
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May 12, 2026 at 7:03 AM
While I think this sux and I feel for the ratepayers, esp any pensioner who may potentially lose their whare, I do wonder how many raged and voted against 3waters.
Waitaki District ratepayers facing up to 45 percent increase call for probe into council's finances www.rnz.co.nz/news/communi...
Waitaki District ratepayers facing up to 45 percent increase call for probe into council's finances www.rnz.co.nz/news/communi...
Grant Robertson got higher ratings, Willis trashed it
National were warned this would happen if they repealed #3Waters & forced Councils to take on more debt, & kept borrowing for "tax cuts" & landlords
Moody’s downgrades NZ’s financial outlook to negative www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/moodys-do...
National were warned this would happen if they repealed #3Waters & forced Councils to take on more debt, & kept borrowing for "tax cuts" & landlords
Moody’s downgrades NZ’s financial outlook to negative www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/moodys-do...
April 23, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Grant Robertson got higher ratings, Willis trashed it
National were warned this would happen if they repealed #3Waters & forced Councils to take on more debt, & kept borrowing for "tax cuts" & landlords
Moody’s downgrades NZ’s financial outlook to negative www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/moodys-do...
National were warned this would happen if they repealed #3Waters & forced Councils to take on more debt, & kept borrowing for "tax cuts" & landlords
Moody’s downgrades NZ’s financial outlook to negative www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/moodys-do...
Heres another reminder that this govt used racist "anti co-governance" talking points to make kiwis vote against 3Waters in 2023 and now as a result we all have to pay for higher rates and a more expensive water plan. Racist bullshit is literally costing the taxpayer billions.
April 19, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Heres another reminder that this govt used racist "anti co-governance" talking points to make kiwis vote against 3Waters in 2023 and now as a result we all have to pay for higher rates and a more expensive water plan. Racist bullshit is literally costing the taxpayer billions.
It's not the only option you fuckwit.
Stop promising low rates and taxes to the rich and invest in your infrastructure. I imagine when you lose your "prestine" reputation and tourists stop coming to feed your rich you'll be begging for a handout. #nzpol
You killed #3Waters so this is on you!
Stop promising low rates and taxes to the rich and invest in your infrastructure. I imagine when you lose your "prestine" reputation and tourists stop coming to feed your rich you'll be begging for a handout. #nzpol
You killed #3Waters so this is on you!
March 19, 2026 at 8:16 PM
One wonders then why dont they fix the problem, or replace it pronto. this political hand wringing nonsense cos noone wants to do anything, apart from be anti -3Waters
February 24, 2026 at 5:25 AM
One wonders then why dont they fix the problem, or replace it pronto. this political hand wringing nonsense cos noone wants to do anything, apart from be anti -3Waters
The Infrastructure Commission report is an extended critique of the current govt policy. 1. IC wants incr hospital spending, Govt cut it. 2. IC want investment in water infra, Govt cut 3waters which did this.
February 17, 2026 at 7:24 PM
The Infrastructure Commission report is an extended critique of the current govt policy. 1. IC wants incr hospital spending, Govt cut it. 2. IC want investment in water infra, Govt cut 3waters which did this.
Budgeted for this = canceling $6bn climate resilience fund
Infra not being political = canceling iRex and politicizing 3waters to the max
I've not seen this level of gaslighting in NZ for a while
#nzpol
Infra not being political = canceling iRex and politicizing 3waters to the max
I've not seen this level of gaslighting in NZ for a while
#nzpol
Cancelled IREX ferries just entered the chat.. #nzpol
February 17, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Budgeted for this = canceling $6bn climate resilience fund
Infra not being political = canceling iRex and politicizing 3waters to the max
I've not seen this level of gaslighting in NZ for a while
#nzpol
Infra not being political = canceling iRex and politicizing 3waters to the max
I've not seen this level of gaslighting in NZ for a while
#nzpol
National won by stoking fear using false, bigoted threats and TPU propaganda about co-governance and 3Waters
3Waters was agreed to by many councils & communicated as "a centralised system in which larger rating bases cross-subsidised smaller ones lifting water management quality across the board"
3Waters was agreed to by many councils & communicated as "a centralised system in which larger rating bases cross-subsidised smaller ones lifting water management quality across the board"
We need a lot more of the kind of reflections that Justin Tipa and Luke Malpass offered this weekend- time to come together to solve these difficult collective problems NZ faces rather than point scoring on social media (note to myself as well!) www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
New Zealand’s crisis is political, not just plumbing
OPINION: The failure of sewage systems is symbolic: the choices not to spend on long-term problems, in favour of borrowing up to chase short-term votes.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:39 AM
National won by stoking fear using false, bigoted threats and TPU propaganda about co-governance and 3Waters
3Waters was agreed to by many councils & communicated as "a centralised system in which larger rating bases cross-subsidised smaller ones lifting water management quality across the board"
3Waters was agreed to by many councils & communicated as "a centralised system in which larger rating bases cross-subsidised smaller ones lifting water management quality across the board"
Finance Minister Willis won't be very pleased with the latest fiscal hole.
Maybe writing off the $1.2 billion previously spent on Affordable Waters (aka 3Waters) under urgency isn't a great example of the fiscal responsibility the Coalition keeps mentioning
Maybe writing off the $1.2 billion previously spent on Affordable Waters (aka 3Waters) under urgency isn't a great example of the fiscal responsibility the Coalition keeps mentioning
All because a tiny minority of grave dancers didn’t like Māori having their contractual rights honoured. I’ve said it before & I’ll say it again; Racism is an expensive business. 🙄 #nzpol #OneTermGovernment
January 18, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Finance Minister Willis won't be very pleased with the latest fiscal hole.
Maybe writing off the $1.2 billion previously spent on Affordable Waters (aka 3Waters) under urgency isn't a great example of the fiscal responsibility the Coalition keeps mentioning
Maybe writing off the $1.2 billion previously spent on Affordable Waters (aka 3Waters) under urgency isn't a great example of the fiscal responsibility the Coalition keeps mentioning
I'd add
- repelling Acts with no clear replacement (Pae Ora, 3Waters, Te Pukenga etc)
- Bills that the majority party of the Coalition said wouldn't proceed - but a minority Coalition member insisted on
- Stopping and starting infrastructure (housing, school maintenance and builds)
#nzpol
- repelling Acts with no clear replacement (Pae Ora, 3Waters, Te Pukenga etc)
- Bills that the majority party of the Coalition said wouldn't proceed - but a minority Coalition member insisted on
- Stopping and starting infrastructure (housing, school maintenance and builds)
#nzpol
December 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I'd add
- repelling Acts with no clear replacement (Pae Ora, 3Waters, Te Pukenga etc)
- Bills that the majority party of the Coalition said wouldn't proceed - but a minority Coalition member insisted on
- Stopping and starting infrastructure (housing, school maintenance and builds)
#nzpol
- repelling Acts with no clear replacement (Pae Ora, 3Waters, Te Pukenga etc)
- Bills that the majority party of the Coalition said wouldn't proceed - but a minority Coalition member insisted on
- Stopping and starting infrastructure (housing, school maintenance and builds)
#nzpol
Problem solved - 3waters was too cheap - contractor weren't gonna profit enough out of it. #yellowshootsEconomy
December 13, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Problem solved - 3waters was too cheap - contractor weren't gonna profit enough out of it. #yellowshootsEconomy
December 11, 2025 at 5:22 AM
$9b Waters is a lot more than 3waters!
Auckland chose this mayor again, of course. #nzpol
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Auckland chose this mayor again, of course. #nzpol
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All Work on Three Waters to Stop
Incoming Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has written to the chairperson of Watercare, Margaret Devlin, advising that all work on Three Waters should stop.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
$9b Waters is a lot more than 3waters!
Auckland chose this mayor again, of course. #nzpol
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Auckland chose this mayor again, of course. #nzpol
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December 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
…& can do far-call without rates increases.
Water done well vs 3Waters is already a BLOW OUT. 🤬🤬
Water done well vs 3Waters is already a BLOW OUT. 🤬🤬
December 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM
…& can do far-call without rates increases.
Water done well vs 3Waters is already a BLOW OUT. 🤬🤬
Water done well vs 3Waters is already a BLOW OUT. 🤬🤬
#NZ 3Waters model was a tool to enable financing NZ’s needed water infrastructure. This Govt plan goes far further:To Centralise power, restrict the role of elected councillors & reduce local community inputs with respect to the entire range of public services #nzpol www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL25...
On The Coup Against Local Government
It's democracy Jim, but not as we know it. In line with the plans that the government unveiled this week to reform local government, the recently elected regional councils will be scrapped, and their ...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:42 AM
#NZ 3Waters model was a tool to enable financing NZ’s needed water infrastructure. This Govt plan goes far further:To Centralise power, restrict the role of elected councillors & reduce local community inputs with respect to the entire range of public services #nzpol www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL25...