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Luxon vs Tiaki Wai Water Row | Wellington News
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is blasting Wellington’s new water authority, Tiaki Wai, for chaotic management and confusing billing — just months after launch — while Mayor Andrew Little fires back, blaming the government’s own reforms for the mess and calling for stronger oversight. With ratepayers baffled by separate water bills and leadership pay under scrutiny, tensions rise as the Commerce Commission steps in — but Aucklanders still enjoy better price protections than Wellington residents. Tiaki Wai remains silent on Luxon’s criticism, focusing instead on getting new customers onboard…
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