what is "Taumata Arowai". as a regulatory body ? English as we r 99% English speaking (. 20% moari speaking. )

Kia ora Mark, you mentioned that Council met just last week on Thursday, 16th Sept to table Three Waters Reforms. Govt provided an eight-week window for Council to understand the information and run a public consultation and include mana whenua. Why are we having this meeting eight days out from the end of the eight week period?

Kia ora Greg, te Reo Māori is an official language of this country. If you don't like the name Taumata Arowai, take it up with the Minister of Local Govt and LGNZ.

How many times has the Castalia report been reviewed and peer reviewed?

In relation to the referendum question citizens can initiate a national referendum but it needs a petition from 10% of eligible voters nationally. This is approximately 370,000 signatures. Council will be consulting with its residents on the three waters proposal.

Kia ora, it's not the Maori name that I am concerned with.. I am querying what the English translation of Taumata Arowai is. Has this body already been established and what is ?

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The current regime doesn't provide for joint-oversight, so that is really exciting to see that in the proposed governance structure! I'm all for joint-oversight!

Kia ora Greg, there are so many resources out there. Pick up a Māori dictionary and have a look :-)

Mana whenua will undoubtedly ensure we protect the entities from privatisation.

why are we only seeing a very biased 3 waters brain washing ridiculously racist advertisements on TV and so call case for change has been proven based on one incident

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