Lately for Wednesday 27 October 2021
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10:20 Councils voice bitter disappointment at mandatory Three Waters reform
Today the Government made a bold and what would appear to be unpopular announcement to go ahead with the Three Waters Reform. Originally, councils were given the right to opt out of the reform but this morning Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta confirmed it will be mandatory. The new water service plan means billions of dollars of council-owned drinking, waste and storm water infrastructure will be combined into four regional entities. Local Government New Zealand have voiced their concerns and disappointment with today's announcement and their President Stuart Crosby explains what their issues are.
Minister for Local Government Nanaia Mahuta holds a press conference in the Beehive Theatrette on the Three Waters reform. Photo: Pool image / Robert Kitchin /Stuff
10:30 Lenders to intensify scrutiny of bank statements
Typically your bank statement is not the sort of thing you want people reading, but come December the banks will be doing just that - going through your statements. From the 1st, under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act, banks are required to actively review your information in more detail before granting you a home loan - adding to the list of obstacles already in your way. Financial Advisor, Chris Rapson explains what's in store.
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10:45 Midweek MediaWatch with Hayden Donnell
Hayden Donnell chats to Karyn Hay about anti-vaxxers finding a platform in the media, and major revelations from the latest Facebook Files.
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