Hon NANAIA MAHUTA (Minister of Local Government) (remote): Thank you, Mr Speaker. Yes, and to elaborate further I stand by my comment that it is not widely understood by the public just how bad the situation in relation to the current performance and future challenges of Three Waters is. It shouldn't take burst pipes, waste-water overflows, or unsafe drinking water with boiled water notices for us to take notice and care about water infrastructure and service delivery. After three years of review the evidence was so overwhelming there was no other option than to proceed with reform. Continuing to ignore the problem in the face of now compelling evidence would be irresponsible and the status quo is not an option.