The Government are determined to pin Three, or Five, Waters confusion on the farmers.

Megan Woods on the Mike Hosking Breakfast on Wednesday said the whole "Five Waters" discourse was because the farmers wanted geothermal and coastal waters to be covered by Three Waters.

Federated Farmers said that wasn't the case, but Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta doubled down in the house yesterday when asked by National's Simon Watts.

Federated Farmers president Andrew Hoggard joined Mike Hosking.

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The Government are determined to pin Three, or Five, Waters confusion on the farmers.
Megan Woods on the Mike Hosking Breakfast on Wednesday said the whole "Five Waters" discourse was because the farmers wanted geothermal and coastal waters to be covered by Three Waters.
Federated Farmers said that wasn't the case, but Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta doubled down in the house yesterday when asked by National's Simon Watts.
Federated Farmers president Andrew Hoggard joined Mike Hosking.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.