Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger and Auckland mayor Wayne Brown have discussed an alternative solution to the Government's Three Waters Reform.

They opposed the Government's current plan and have revealed a different solution that kept the idea of having a water regulator, but has ownership, control and accountability staying in local hands.

Christchurch Phil Mauger explained the pragmatic solution he and Wayne Brown have been advocating for further.

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• Auckland and Christchurch mayors put forward alternative plan for Three Waters
• Alternative plan for Three Waters Reform being discussed