An anti-Three Waters group says reform is needed, but one size doesn't fit all.

It comes as Auckland, Christchurch and Waimakariri councils band together to launch a revised plan - keeping a water regulator, but ownership, control and accountability stays with councils.

Communities for Local Democracy had a similar plan, but was shut down by the Government earlier this year.

Chair of that group, Manawatu District Mayor Helen Worboys, told Kate Hawkesby their plan needs funding assistance, which they're happy to do.

She says they support assisting communities, but their overall message to the Government is don't micro-manage them.

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An anti-Three Waters group says reform is needed, but one size doesn't fit all.
It comes as Auckland, Christchurch and Waimakariri councils band together to launch a revised plan - keeping a water regulator, but ownership, control and accountability stays with councils.
Communities for Local Democracy had a similar plan, but was shut down by the Government earlier this year.
Chair of that group, Manawatu District Mayor Helen Worboys, told Kate Hawkesby their plan needs funding assistance, which they're happy to do.
She says they support assisting communities, but their overall message to the Government is don't micro-manage them.
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Helen Worboys: Manawatu District Mayor says water reform is needed, but one size doesn't fit all

An Auckland councillor says people shouldn't read too much into yet another change to Auckland's density plan. 

The Government revised the Super-city's minimum housing capacity for a second time yesterday, settling on 1.4 million after continued push-back in some suburbs. 

Last month it reduced it from two-million homes to 1.6-million.  

Councillor Richard Hills told Ryan Bridge the latest number just feels like political game playing. 

He says legal requirements mean it'll likely end up near 1.6 million regardless. 

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An Auckland councillor says people shouldn't read too much into yet another change to Auckland's density plan.&nbsp;
The Government revised the Super-city's minimum housing capacity for a second time yesterday, settling on 1.4 million after continued push-back in some suburbs.&nbsp;
Last month it reduced it from two-million homes to 1.6-million. &nbsp;
Councillor Richard Hills told Ryan Bridge the latest number just feels like political game playing.&nbsp;
He says legal requirements mean it'll likely end up near 1.6 million regardless.&nbsp;
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Richard Hills: Auckland Councillor on the Government watering down the Auckland housing intensification plan

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There are hopes thawing our frosty relationship with the Cook Islands shouldn't be too tough for the Foreign Minister. 

Winston Peters is meeting Prime Minister Mark Brown on his home turf after an Auckland meeting last month. 

Relations have been tense since the Cooks didn't consult with New Zealand on a partnership deal with China, despite our free association arrangement. 

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff told Ryan Bridge Peters should have the upper hand. 

He says Brown has an election this November and it's really unpopular among Cook Islanders to think they'd lose their New Zealand passports. 

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There are hopes thawing our frosty relationship with the Cook Islands shouldn't be too tough for the Foreign Minister.&nbsp;
Winston Peters is meeting Prime Minister Mark Brown on his home turf after an Auckland meeting last month.&nbsp;
Relations have been tense since the Cooks didn't consult with New Zealand on a partnership deal with China, despite our free association arrangement.&nbsp;
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff told Ryan Bridge Peters should have the upper hand.&nbsp;
He says Brown has an election this November and it's really unpopular among Cook Islanders to think they'd lose their New Zealand passports.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Phil Goff: Former Foreign Affairs Minister on the meeting between Winston Peters and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown

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All signs are pointing towards inflation going up - as the Middle East conflict causes business confidence to plummet. 

ANZ's latest Business Outlook survey shows most firms expect costs to increase as economic insecurity sets in. 

Most anticipate they'll raise prices in the next three months.

Retail and construction had the sharpest slides in confidence. 

Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive Simon Bridges told Ryan Bridge after the tariffs last year, this feels like a sense of deja vu.

He says this survey was from early days of the war - so things will likely get worse.

All signs are pointing towards inflation going up - as the Middle East conflict causes business confidence to plummet.&nbsp;
ANZ's latest Business Outlook survey shows most firms expect costs to increase as economic insecurity sets in.&nbsp;
Most anticipate they'll raise prices in the next three months.
Retail and construction had the sharpest slides in confidence.&nbsp;
Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive Simon Bridges told Ryan Bridge after the tariffs last year, this feels like a sense of deja vu.
He says this survey was from early days of the war - so things will likely get worse.

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive on business confidence slumping amid oil shock

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/523f7d3d-a65e-4792-8d20-b41e011e036b/transcript

Helen Worboys: Manawatu District Mayor says water reform is needed, but one size doesn't fit all

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