The news of the week is a major blowout in the expected cost of Christchurch’s new stadium. The project was originally supposed to come in at around $470 million, of which the government is to contribute $220 million, with $250 million to come from ratepayers via the Council. But now, it is suggested that this… Continue reading Zero Justification For Any Neighbouring Council To Contribute To Christchurch Stadium “Te Kaha”
Irrigation Water Rights Issues Heating Up In Otago
Some recent posts on this blog have highlighted aspects of the Government’s 3 Waters policies. In a different yet parallel vein, issues over water rights for irrigation by farmers have become highly contentious in Otago over the past few years. Otago is an interesting case for irrigation management as water rights there have been based… Continue reading Irrigation Water Rights Issues Heating Up In Otago
Three Waters / Local Governance Antagonism Continues
The Government’s flagship legislative effort this term has been the controversial 3 Waters reform proposals, in fact carried over from the previous term, but which must be finalised before the next election if it is to have any hope of coming into effect. Part of the impetus for the Three Waters reforms is to bring… Continue reading Three Waters / Local Governance Antagonism Continues