Thanks for this. There is a really good argument for natural monopolies to remain in public hands. The challenge is to have them managed properly with sustainable renewal programs. My observation is that the engineering profession lean towards over designing systems and the boards of commercial enterprises under invest in infrastructure and overpay dividends. Surely there is a midway point where a sensible water system which we all need to function effectively is designed. The decisions of the Christchurch and Dunedin City Councils this week may point to a locally managed and accountable system, way away from the centralized controls promoted by both Labour and in a modified form, National.
Thanks for this. There is a really good argument for natural monopolies to remain in public hands. The challenge is to have them managed properly with sustainable renewal programs. My observation is that the engineering profession lean towards over designing systems and the boards of commercial enterprises under invest in infrastructure and overpay dividends. Surely there is a midway point where a sensible water system which we all need to function effectively is designed. The decisions of the Christchurch and Dunedin City Councils this week may point to a locally managed and accountable system, way away from the centralized controls promoted by both Labour and in a modified form, National.