No corporate control over our water!
Investigate United Water's 7 New Zealand contracts - were they based on misrepresented pricing?
Monday 5 July, 7.30pm at Freemans Bay Community Centre, 52 Hepburn St, Ponsonby.
Confirmed speakers:
Penny Bright - Water Pressuregroup Spokesperson
Tony Holman - North Shore City Councillor
Allan McCullough - Grey Power Auckland Regional Director
Phil Twyford MP - Labour Party Auckland Issues Spokesperson
Winston Peters - Leader, New Zealand First
Invited Speakers:
Rodney Hide - Minister for Local Government
Mark Ford - Executive Chair, Auckland Transition Agency
Green Party Speaker
National Party Speaker
Maori Party Speaker
More details at www.stopprivatisation.org.nz
Monday, June 28, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
MAKE A SUBMISSION ON PRIVATISATION
The Labour Party have written a guide on making a submission on the Local Government Amendment Bill, which you can download here:
http://blog.labour.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Guide-to-Making-a-Submission-on-the-Local-Government-Act-2002-Amendment-Bill.pdf
http://blog.labour.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Guide-to-Making-a-Submission-on-the-Local-Government-Act-2002-Amendment-Bill.pdf
COMMUNITY RALLIES AGAINST WATER PRIVATISATION
PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release: Tuesday 8 June 2010
COMMUNITY RALLIES AGAINST WATER PRIVATISATION
Community groups from all around the country will gather at their local town hall or council offices on Saturday 12 June from 12-2pm to protest against privatisation of water and other public assets.
Rallies are being organised for a National Day of Action Against Privatisation at town halls throughout New Zealand, as well as in Australia, and the organisers hope to get a good turnout from the public. In West Auckland the Grassroots Action Group (GAG) is working with others to put on the event at Waitakere City Council.
“No one should profit from water - it is a natural monopoly, a necessity of life, and a human right,” says GAG spokesperson Mels Barton. “The Government is making it easy for private companies in New Zealand to do exactly that and selling our water to foreign investors.”
On Tuesday 4 May 2010 the Local Government Amendment Bill passed its first reading in New Zealand Parliament. While the government is denying this, the Bill allows councils to privatise water. They will be able to:
* Enter into contracts with private companies to run water services for up to 35 years (the current limit is 15 years);
* Allow private companies to own and control water infrastructure for the duration of these contracts (the current legislation requires councils to retain ownership and control of water).
The long-term leases the Bill allows for are the dominant model of water privatisation in the world. It is very rare for councils or governments to sell off the water asset entirely. Long-term leases work in the private companies’ favour as they can make profit from water while the public sector retains long-term costs and responsibility.
Internationally the model that has been proposed is shown to lead to higher water costs, less accountability and reduced services. The global water industry is dominated by two mega companies Suez and Veolia. A subsidiary of Veolia is United Water who is already active in New Zealand.
Mels Barton says the event is very important for the public to attend. “We will be encouraging people to make submissions to the select committee on the Government’s proposals and give them the strong message that privatising New Zealand’s water is not an option.”
For immediate release: Tuesday 8 June 2010
COMMUNITY RALLIES AGAINST WATER PRIVATISATION
Community groups from all around the country will gather at their local town hall or council offices on Saturday 12 June from 12-2pm to protest against privatisation of water and other public assets.
Rallies are being organised for a National Day of Action Against Privatisation at town halls throughout New Zealand, as well as in Australia, and the organisers hope to get a good turnout from the public. In West Auckland the Grassroots Action Group (GAG) is working with others to put on the event at Waitakere City Council.
“No one should profit from water - it is a natural monopoly, a necessity of life, and a human right,” says GAG spokesperson Mels Barton. “The Government is making it easy for private companies in New Zealand to do exactly that and selling our water to foreign investors.”
On Tuesday 4 May 2010 the Local Government Amendment Bill passed its first reading in New Zealand Parliament. While the government is denying this, the Bill allows councils to privatise water. They will be able to:
* Enter into contracts with private companies to run water services for up to 35 years (the current limit is 15 years);
* Allow private companies to own and control water infrastructure for the duration of these contracts (the current legislation requires councils to retain ownership and control of water).
The long-term leases the Bill allows for are the dominant model of water privatisation in the world. It is very rare for councils or governments to sell off the water asset entirely. Long-term leases work in the private companies’ favour as they can make profit from water while the public sector retains long-term costs and responsibility.
Internationally the model that has been proposed is shown to lead to higher water costs, less accountability and reduced services. The global water industry is dominated by two mega companies Suez and Veolia. A subsidiary of Veolia is United Water who is already active in New Zealand.
Mels Barton says the event is very important for the public to attend. “We will be encouraging people to make submissions to the select committee on the Government’s proposals and give them the strong message that privatising New Zealand’s water is not an option.”
Sunday, June 6, 2010
National Day of Action Against Privatisation - Saturday, 12 June 2010
No one should profit from water - it is a natural monopoly, a necessity of life, and a human right.
On Tuesday 4 May 2010 the Local Government Amendment Bill passed its first reading in New Zealand Parliament. While the government is denying this, the Bill allows councils to privatise water. They will be able to:
* Enter into contracts with private companies to run water services for up to 35 years (the current limit is 15 years)
* Allow private companies to own and control water infrastructure for the duration of these contracts (the current legislation requires councils to retain ownership and control of water)
The long-term leases the Bill allows for are the dominant model of water privatisation in the world. It is very rare for councils or governments to sell off the water asset entirely. Long term leases work in private companies favour as they can make profit from water while the public sector retains long-term costs and responsibilty.
Internationally the model that has been proposed is shown to lead to higher water costs, less accountability and reduced services. The global water industry is dominated by two mega companies Suez and Veolia. A subsidary of Veolia is United Water and already active in New Zealand.
Get organised with your friends, whanau, church, school, club to oppose water privatisation. Join the National Day of Action in your area. Even if you can't attend, please click 'Invite people to come' and let others know about it.
Whangarei
12 noon - 2.00pm
Proposed Rally outside Whangerei District Council Chambers, Forum North Building, Rust Avenue, Whangarei
Assistance needed with placards / speakers
Contact: Claire Swinney, (09) 430 7252 or 021-0732885
North Shore City
12 noon - 2.00pm
Rally outside North Shore City Council Chambers
1 The Strand, Takapuna
Contact: Kerry Bevan: (09) 473 3747 or Percy Allison on (09) 443 0369
Waitakere City
12 noon - 2.00pm
Rally outside Waitakere City Council Chambers
6 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson, Waitakere
Contact: Mered Barrar: (09) 836 6389
Auckland
12.00-2.00pm,
Rally outside Auckland Town Hall.
Contact Penny Bright: waterpressure@gmail.com or (09) 846 9825 or 021 211 4127
Website: www.stopprivatisation.org.nz/
Manukau City
12 noon - 2.00pm
Rally outside Manakau City Council Chambers
31-33 Wiri Station Road (opposite Manukau District Court), Manukau City Centre
Contact: Bill Wiki by email or 021 058 6538
Franklin District Council
12 noon - 2pm
Outside Franklin District Council Chambers
82 Manukau Road, Pukekohe
Contact: Judy Spencer (09) 236 3899 or Margaret Swift Ph Judy (09) 236 3899
Or email Franklin against Water Privatisation: thestudio@paradise.net.nz
Hamilton
12.00-2.00pm (ring to confirm)
Rally outside Hamilton City Council Chambers
Contact: Mischelle Rhodes: tommopmog@gmail.com or (07) 847 7405
Kapiti Coast
Coastlands stall and rally,
Contact David Scott: davidscott@ihug.co.nz
Hutt City
12 noon - 2pm
Main Council Building, 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt
Contact Anna Sutherland: anna@yorkbay.net.nz or 021 349 411
Kapiti Coast
Coastlands stall and rally,
Contact David Scott: davidscott@ihug.co.nz
Wellington
11.30am
Bucket Fountain on Cuba Street. moving at 12.30 to the Wellington City Council Buildings, 101 Wakefield St Wellington
Contact Sam Buchanan: quackysam@hotmail.com
Website: www.righttowater.org.nz
Christchurch, NB Sunday not Saturday
Sunday 13th June, 3pm
Cathedral Square, Cathedral will be open if its wet
Contact Eugenie Sage (03) 329 8177
Website: www.ourwaterourvote.org.nz
Dunedin
12.00-2.00pm
Dunedin Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 50 The Octogan
Contact Fliss Butcher: (03) 477 9972
or Lyndon Weggery: LWeggery@hotmail.com
On Tuesday 4 May 2010 the Local Government Amendment Bill passed its first reading in New Zealand Parliament. While the government is denying this, the Bill allows councils to privatise water. They will be able to:
* Enter into contracts with private companies to run water services for up to 35 years (the current limit is 15 years)
* Allow private companies to own and control water infrastructure for the duration of these contracts (the current legislation requires councils to retain ownership and control of water)
The long-term leases the Bill allows for are the dominant model of water privatisation in the world. It is very rare for councils or governments to sell off the water asset entirely. Long term leases work in private companies favour as they can make profit from water while the public sector retains long-term costs and responsibilty.
Internationally the model that has been proposed is shown to lead to higher water costs, less accountability and reduced services. The global water industry is dominated by two mega companies Suez and Veolia. A subsidary of Veolia is United Water and already active in New Zealand.
Get organised with your friends, whanau, church, school, club to oppose water privatisation. Join the National Day of Action in your area. Even if you can't attend, please click 'Invite people to come' and let others know about it.
Whangarei
12 noon - 2.00pm
Proposed Rally outside Whangerei District Council Chambers, Forum North Building, Rust Avenue, Whangarei
Assistance needed with placards / speakers
Contact: Claire Swinney, (09) 430 7252 or 021-0732885
North Shore City
12 noon - 2.00pm
Rally outside North Shore City Council Chambers
1 The Strand, Takapuna
Contact: Kerry Bevan: (09) 473 3747 or Percy Allison on (09) 443 0369
Waitakere City
12 noon - 2.00pm
Rally outside Waitakere City Council Chambers
6 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson, Waitakere
Contact: Mered Barrar: (09) 836 6389
Auckland
12.00-2.00pm,
Rally outside Auckland Town Hall.
Contact Penny Bright: waterpressure@gmail.com or (09) 846 9825 or 021 211 4127
Website: www.stopprivatisation.org.nz/
Manukau City
12 noon - 2.00pm
Rally outside Manakau City Council Chambers
31-33 Wiri Station Road (opposite Manukau District Court), Manukau City Centre
Contact: Bill Wiki by email or 021 058 6538
Franklin District Council
12 noon - 2pm
Outside Franklin District Council Chambers
82 Manukau Road, Pukekohe
Contact: Judy Spencer (09) 236 3899 or Margaret Swift Ph Judy (09) 236 3899
Or email Franklin against Water Privatisation: thestudio@paradise.net.nz
Hamilton
12.00-2.00pm (ring to confirm)
Rally outside Hamilton City Council Chambers
Contact: Mischelle Rhodes: tommopmog@gmail.com or (07) 847 7405
Kapiti Coast
Coastlands stall and rally,
Contact David Scott: davidscott@ihug.co.nz
Hutt City
12 noon - 2pm
Main Council Building, 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt
Contact Anna Sutherland: anna@yorkbay.net.nz or 021 349 411
Kapiti Coast
Coastlands stall and rally,
Contact David Scott: davidscott@ihug.co.nz
Wellington
11.30am
Bucket Fountain on Cuba Street. moving at 12.30 to the Wellington City Council Buildings, 101 Wakefield St Wellington
Contact Sam Buchanan: quackysam@hotmail.com
Website: www.righttowater.org.nz
Christchurch, NB Sunday not Saturday
Sunday 13th June, 3pm
Cathedral Square, Cathedral will be open if its wet
Contact Eugenie Sage (03) 329 8177
Website: www.ourwaterourvote.org.nz
Dunedin
12.00-2.00pm
Dunedin Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 50 The Octogan
Contact Fliss Butcher: (03) 477 9972
or Lyndon Weggery: LWeggery@hotmail.com
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