The mayors of Auckland and Christchurch, two major New Zealand cities, have recently suggested an alternative solution to the Three Waters Reform.

Three Waters Reform was a topical issue in the local body elections, and Wayne Brown and Phil Mauger have recently proposed a new plan that focuses more on local ownership, accountability and control.

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon agreed with this discussion, and other mayors within the country are also considering this proposal. Jacinda Ardern said that the Government was open to refinements.

Political editor Barry Soper explained the discussions further.  

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