One of the giant entities proposed to manage water includes both the Kaipara District Council and Auckland Council.
Heather Du Plessis Allan asked Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta why Aucklanders should pay for the connection to reticulated water of a place like Kaipara.
Nanaia Mahuta told her they benefit from water outside of their region via their beach houses.
Kaipara District Mayor Jason Smith joined Kerre McIvor to discuss.
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