We asked John Campbell your questions on water in New Zealand | Ask 1News

John has just returned from a road trip through New Zealand's lower North Island with one thing on his mind: Water. The towns are charming, the people inspiring but the subject at hand? Disturbing. Because whether you want to drink, drain or flush water, our infrastructure is ageing and inadequate. The cost of fixing it is mind-blowing. And the price of ignoring it even greater.

We asked you for questions about New Zealand's water infrastructure. Here's John's response.

Watch John's full investigation into New Zealand's water woes ???? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8KyPHaemlE

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00:00 - Intro
01:34 - Who's accountable for our water failures?
03:09 - Are our water systems too far gone?
03:44 - How can we personally help?
04:55 - How will councils fund better water systems?
07:20 - Do councils not prioritise water?
08:54 - Should we introduce metering?
10:23 - Is central taxation the solution?
11:30 - Have we learned from the gastroenteritis outbreak in Havelock North?
12:29 - How will this affect tourism?
13:49 - Conclusion

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