Public interest in the Government’s proposal to move the management of waste water, drinking water and storm water away from councils continues to increase.

Almost 400 people had completed Hasting District Council's on-line survey and more than 10,000 people had been reached via social media just days into Council inviting input from ratepayers.

Who should own three waters? A Government proposal seeks to move the ownership of water assets and their management from councils to four entities across New Zealand.