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• From page 7 Aaron Keown – “This is the biggest takeover of any sort in our country’s history and everyone seems to be asleep at the wheel kind of going ‘Well the Government is saying your water isn’t good. “Most people have clean drinking water. It’s not like we’re all drinking sewer water waiting for the Government to save us. Water will become a bill like power is. <strong>The</strong>re’s a very strong element of predetermination in this, they’re just going to take over water.” Was the survey on the mark? “It’s a complete waste of time and ratepayers’ money because the number one question not in there was: ‘Are you happy for us to give our assets to central government?’ <strong>The</strong>re had to be a straight yes or no answer on that. “To ask questions like: ‘Do you think we should have clean drinking water?’ That’s like saying to someone: ‘Do you think you should have oxygen? What a ridiculous question to ask. No one is going to disagree and the government can say: ‘Look, we’ve got major support right across the whole country for this. We’ve done surveys and the overwhelming feedback was positive’. Tim Scandrett – “<strong>The</strong>re’s no question things have to change so why don’t we put 1.5 per cent on GST and use that? <strong>The</strong>re’s already a system to collect it, it goes to the Treasury, they can give it to the water authority and then we go from there. <strong>The</strong> other issue is the layer cake of bureaucracy. It’ll be like a trough, let’s be honest.” Was the survey on the mark? “Asking everybody if New Zealand should be able to have clean drinking water? That’s the same line from the Government. I do think having a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ at the end of it would have been really helpful.” Anne Galloway – “A lot of people, me included, feel very rushed. It’s such a huge thing we’re being asked to consider. <strong>The</strong>re’s a lot of ifs, buts and maybes that haven’t really been answered.” Was the survey on the mark? Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz “It wasn’t a decision-making survey, it was more about getting feedback from the community. Once we’ve got our response sorted out, that’s the point where we should take it to our community and ask: ‘What do you think?’ Mike Davidson – <strong>The</strong> council has invested millions of dollars into water infrastructure and we’re headed in the right direction. We’re not perfect, but we’re pretty bloody good at what we’re doing.” Was the survey on the mark? “It’s a start. We’ll have formal consultation when we have all the information. I’ve had a few emails concerned about the survey. I think that’s because they were expecting it to be the only engagement. <strong>The</strong>y’re happy once they realise this is just the start of the conversation.” Catherine Chu – “<strong>The</strong> last we want is this to be an asset grab by stealth and democracy to be completely thrown out the window, I’ve had more calls, emails and texts about this than I have on any other issue. I’ve not had one positive response about this reform.” Was the survey on the mark? “In hindsight asking whether to opt or out would have been a good poll to have, but the more important question was ‘what are the major concerns and Thursday <strong>September</strong> <strong>16</strong> <strong>2021</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Star</strong> NEWS 9 ‘Number of issues to be worked through’ – mayor what do they want to see in the reforms?’ Jimmy Chen – “We’re proud of our water, these assets should be owned by the people of Christchurch. We need a clearer picture, more information. How much does each household have to pay?” Was the survey on the mark? “This survey wasn’t formal consultation, we need more information and this will happen.’’ Mayor Lianne Dalziel – “<strong>The</strong>re are a huge number of issues that still need to worked through. <strong>The</strong> council will sign off on its feedback to the Government on <strong>September</strong> 27. 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