The call grows stronger for Government intervention; http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/money/2017/03/leading-economist-joins-water-sale-debate.html#.WM7Vtqml5NQ. Meanwhile Prime Minister Bill English pours cold water on the heated debate to take action. Instead saying nothing will happen for 6 months, meaning after the General Election. This inaction is typical of a Government which has ran out of ideas; http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/political/326974/video-bill-english-on-water