Another report has been added to a growing stack, criticising the Three Waters reforms.

New modelling commissioned by the group Communities 4 Local Democracy suggests stripping councils of control of their assets, isn't worth it.

It's found councils could fund their water infrastructure for the next 20 years without needing to merge, impose new water charges, or change their debt caps.

The group's chair Helen Worboys told Mike Hosking the Government's approach doesn't make sense.

She says reforms don't need a gold-plated model, and keeping Three Waters assets contained within councils is a viable option.

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Another report has been added to a growing stack, criticising the Three Waters reforms.
New modelling commissioned by the group Communities 4 Local Democracy suggests stripping councils of control of their assets, isn't worth it.
It's found councils could fund their water infrastructure for the next 20 years without needing to merge, impose new water charges, or change their debt caps.
The group's chair Helen Worboys told Mike Hosking the Government's approach doesn't make sense.
She says reforms don't need a gold-plated model, and keeping Three Waters assets contained within councils is a viable option.
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Helen Worboys: Communities 4 Local Democracy chair on report criticising Three Waters

Yesterday marked another year since the Gallipoli campaign, the yearly services commemorating not only those who fell in World War I, but conflicts and wars that came after.

Australian Correspondent Murray Olds told Andrew Dickens that it’s been a feature in recent years, the significance growing over the years.

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Yesterday marked another year since the Gallipoli campaign, the yearly services commemorating not only those who fell in World War I, but conflicts and wars that came after. 
Australian Correspondent Murray Olds told Andrew Dickens that it’s been a feature in recent years, the significance growing over the years. 
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Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on the ANZAC services in Australia

It all revolves around Donald Trump, going beyond his ‘hush money’ trial.

The former President is dealing with a series of legal actions all revolving around trying to corrupt the elections.

The top of the legal ladder is the US Supreme Court, which heard nearly three hours of Trump arguing that he can’t be tried for anything.

US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Andrew Dickens that their argument was that presidents should have immunity when dealing with situations that may arise.

He said that the case effectively had Trump’s lawyers suggesting that a US President can legally order the assassination of a political rival.

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It all revolves around Donald Trump, going beyond his ‘hush money’ trial. 
The former President is dealing with a series of legal actions all revolving around trying to corrupt the elections. 
The top of the legal ladder is the US Supreme Court, which heard nearly three hours of Trump arguing that he can’t be tried for anything. 
US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Andrew Dickens that their argument was that presidents should have immunity when dealing with situations that may arise. 
He said that the case effectively had Trump’s lawyers suggesting that a US President can legally order the assassination of a political rival. 
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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Donald Trump's trial before the US Supreme Court

Filling in for Mike Hosking, Andrew Dickens was joined by Tim Wilson and Josie Pagani to wrap this week.

They discussed the importance of ANZAC Day, the dog walkers protesting against Auckland Council’s removal of public bins, and Gen Z’s table manners – or lack thereof.

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Filling in for Mike Hosking, Andrew Dickens was joined by Tim Wilson and Josie Pagani to wrap this week. 
They discussed the importance of ANZAC Day, the dog walkers protesting against Auckland Council’s removal of public bins, and Gen Z’s table manners – or lack thereof. 
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Helen Worboys: Communities 4 Local Democracy chair on report criticising Three Waters

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