Wayne Brown lays down the challenge to Ardern and Mahuta

The Mayors of Auckland, Christchurch and Waimakariri deftly proposed an alternative plan for Three Waters on Monday and despite the Government's initial response, the ball remains in its court.

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Monday saw Mayor Wayne Brown of Auckland make his first formal foray into the Three Waters debate when he fronted a press conference on the contentious reforms. It was of course no surprise to anyone that he reaffirmed his opposition to the existing proposal but the manner in which he put forward the alternative plan …