新西兰实行水改革,以提供更好的服务,而地方议会将收费提高90%。 New Zealand enacts water reforms for better services, while a local council hikes charges by 90%.

新西兰的《地方用水井水法》旨在向200万居民提供安全、可靠和财政上可持续的供水服务。 New Zealand's Local Water Done Well legislation aims to provide safe, reliable, and financially sustainable water services to two million residents. 改革的重点是,在商业委员会监督下,解决基础设施投资差距,确保付息者以合理价格获得优质服务。 The reforms focus on addressing infrastructure investment gaps and ensuring ratepayers receive quality services at reasonable prices, overseen by the Commerce Commission. 同时,Waitaki区议会批准将水费增加90%,引起人们对可负担性和地方控制的关切。 Meanwhile, the Waitaki District Council approved a 90% increase in water charges, raising concerns about affordability and local control.