Labour's new look Three Waters plan has done little to sway its chief mayoral opponents - but it has relieved the frustrations of some.
The control of water will now be transferred to 10 regional entities spread out around the country - not just four as initially planned.
The Government is confident it now has the backing of the majority of the country's councils -- so RNZ hit the phones to find out.
Here's RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch.