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

The Government has made a deal with Auckland Council as part of its Local Water Done Well reforms.  The deal saves Aucklanders from Watercare’s 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.   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.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.