Hide opens door to privatised water deals

Source: New Zealand Herald

Santa Cruz : Bolivia | about 1 month ago

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The Government is planning to make it easier for private companies to take over water and wastewater services from councils. Local Government Minister and Act leader Rodney Hide yesterday said "flexibility in delivery of water services" was part of changes to the Local Government Act 2002.

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