There’s a view more local councils will agree with the Wellington region’s suggestion more time's needed for water reform. 

A bill is before select committee and further legislation is expected later this year. 

Ten councils from the lower North Island have written a joint submission on the proposal, asking the committee to consider extending proposed timeframes. 

Advisory Oversight Committee Chair Dame Kerry Prendergast signed it, and told Mike Hosking the Government suggests councils have to put together plans for 10 years. 

She says it's too much for communities to afford. 

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