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Three Waters was designed to prevent privatisation, NFACT's water 'done well', not so much, as @mountaintui.bsky.social pointed out at the time:
Tui: National Party’s Local Water Done Well – A more expensive 3 Waters with potential for privatisation
Simeon Brown is working on National’s New 3 Waters called “Local Water Done Well.” But is it just a more expensive version with a privatisation catch?
thestandard.nz
November 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Three Waters was designed to prevent privatisation, NFACT's water 'done well', not so much, as @mountaintui.bsky.social pointed out at the time:
Wasn't one of the key objections to Three Waters that they were taking ratepayers assets? Funny how all the Stop 3 Waters campaigners have gone very quiet.
November 12, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Wasn't one of the key objections to Three Waters that they were taking ratepayers assets? Funny how all the Stop 3 Waters campaigners have gone very quiet.
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In fact, I think a truly mature conversation would actually assess some of our many past asset sales and consider whether re-nationalising some of those assets might be in the country's interest.
But that's definitely not the conversation he wants.
But that's definitely not the conversation he wants.
NZ needs to have a ‘mature conversation’ about selling state assets, PM says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has indicated asset sales could be included in National’s manifesto for the 2026 election.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 AM
In fact, I think a truly mature conversation would actually assess some of our many past asset sales and consider whether re-nationalising some of those assets might be in the country's interest.
But that's definitely not the conversation he wants.
But that's definitely not the conversation he wants.
Me too. It is heartbreaking.
November 9, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Me too. It is heartbreaking.
Agree. At the end of the day, you were just beaten by some McKenzie magic. Where would NZ be without our Scottish heritage.
November 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Agree. At the end of the day, you were just beaten by some McKenzie magic. Where would NZ be without our Scottish heritage.
At the end of the day, you were just beaten by some McKenzie magic. Where would NZ be without our Scottish heritage.
November 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
At the end of the day, you were just beaten by some McKenzie magic. Where would NZ be without our Scottish heritage.
I know it hurts to lose, but you are so good for World Rugby. It is so heartening to watch an entertaining game. Men's International rugby has on the whole become so boring to watch. Your team will inspire youngsters to take up the game.
November 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I know it hurts to lose, but you are so good for World Rugby. It is so heartening to watch an entertaining game. Men's International rugby has on the whole become so boring to watch. Your team will inspire youngsters to take up the game.
Totally agree
November 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Totally agree