Grow Waikato: The Future of Three Waters
Date and Time
Tuesday Apr 8, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM NZST
Location
The Atrium, Wintec CBD
Fees/Admission
Free for Chamber members. $30+GST for non-members.
Description
What’s happening to our drinking, waste & storm water?
One of the biggest changes to local government in decades is underway. Waikato councils are preparing to transition their water assets—representing up to 50% of their asset base, debt, and ongoing costs—into one or two new entities. Millions of your dollars are at stake.
• What does this mean for your business and rates?
• Who will own and manage these assets?
• How will the costs impact you now and in the future?
To break it all down, we’re bringing together a powerhouse panel:• Mayor Paula Southgate – Hamilton City Council
• Mayor Jacqui Church – Waikato District Council
• Mayor Susan O’Regan – Waipā District Council
• Marlon Bridge - Head of Strategy, Three Waters Transition, Department of Internal AffairsModerated by Kelvyn Eglinton, CEO of Craigs Investment Partners, this session will cut through the complexity, giving you clear insights into where we are now and what comes next.
Your drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater directly impact your bottom line. Don’t miss this opportunity to understand the future of Three Waters and how it affects you!
