The Government's defending dipping into the Covid response fund to financially support Three Waters reforms.

It diverted more than $70 million from the pandemic Response and Recovery Fund towards Three Waters reforms including consulting and helping councils adapt.

National party Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis is labelling the Government sneaky and dishonest and says the fund should've only been used to support Covid efforts.

But Finance Minister Grant Robertson told Mike Hosking water reforms are important to our economic recovery.

He says they'll bring economic growth and will provide jobs to the regions.

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The Government's defending dipping into the Covid response fund to financially support Three Waters reforms.
It diverted more than $70 million from the pandemic Response and Recovery Fund towards Three Waters reforms including consulting and helping councils adapt.
National party Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis is labelling the Government sneaky and dishonest and says the fund should've only been used to support Covid efforts.
But Finance Minister Grant Robertson told Mike Hosking water reforms are important to our economic recovery.
He says they'll bring economic growth and will provide jobs to the regions.
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.