10. Question No. 10—Local GovernmentSIMON WATTS (National—North Shore) to the Minister of Local GovernmentQuestion No. 10—Local Government10. SIMON WATTS (National—North Shore) to the Minister of Local Government: Does she agree with Central Hawke's Bay Mayor Alex Walker who described her Three Waters reform process as unempowering for our communities" and does she believe communities have been adequately consulted in her proposed Three Waters reforms?Hon NANAIA MAHUTA (Minister of Local Government): E te Māngai o te Whare tēnā koe. No—and yes; there's always room for improvement.Simon Watts: Does she agree with Auckland mayor Phil Goff who said "We will get 20 percent of the say over 93 percent of how the assets that belong to the people of Auckland will be utilised. That's patently not fair." and is she concerned that even former Labour Ministers don't support her reforms?Hon NANAIA MAHUTA: All elected representatives representing councils have the ability to voice their concerns at the select committee. They're doing so and we'll take on board those views.Simon Watts: What does she say to Marlborough district councillor Cynthia Brooks who said three waters "has been an insult to those of us charged with upholding the mana of local government" and that she was "exhausted and unable to commit to another three years managing the pushback from this Government's reform"?Hon NANAIA MAHUTA: I think the greatest insult is to ratepayers who don't have the absolute assurance of access to safe reliable drinking water. The need to find a financially sustainable way to invest in infrastructure because the looming costs of guaranteeing better drinking-water standards better and improved environmental standards is a huge cost on councils—and that's the problem we're trying to fix.Simon Watts: What is your response to Roimata Minhinnick lead negotiator for Ngāti Te Ata who said "There has been for us an obvious lack of consultation" and is she concerned many iwi and hapū have raised concerns with and submitted against her three waters legislation?Hon NANAIA MAHUTA: The opportunity for iwi to reflect their views is as it is with councils able to be made at the select committee. I understand that that particular submitter has made his views known on behalf of Ngāti Te Ata—their interests in relation to entity A I understand have been provided for and included within Waikato-Tainui's view as well.Simon Watts: Does she agree with Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon who said of three waters reforms "The process and the resulting bill are dismissive of the concerns and alternative suggestions of local government." and how can she stand by her consultation with communities on three waters when so many say they aren't being listened to?Hon NANAIA MAHUTA: Mayor Dan Brown has reflected his view through the small number of councils Communities 4 Local Democracy. They've received correspondence which I am happy to table in relation to the range of concerns that they have raised. They have also received correspondence which I am happy to table in relation to the areas which we do agree on in the reform process. Point of order. I seek leave to table the responses to Communities 4 Local Democracy on the range of issues that they've brought to my attention so that it is clearly set out in this House.SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there any objection? There appears to be none. Documents by leave laid on the Table of the House."