Hon DAVID PARKER: Despite a misapprehension or, perhaps, mischaracterisation by some, the Government's freshwater plans have a broad focus on improving water quality in our large towns and cities. We do have serious water-quality problems in these areas. It's pleasing to see that Auckland is already undertaking a massive waste-water project that will reduce sewage overflows by some 80 percent. Other urban councils also need to step up and deal with this issue. I welcome the support of one Opposition MP who recently said in the Dominion Post that—and I quote—"it's … not sustainable to look the other way." on improving our urban water infrastructure and it needs to happen urgently. I invite her to explain this to Jacqui Dean, who says the opposite, and to apply the same logic in rural areas.