What is co-governance and why is it dividing and confusing politicians?

The issue of co-governance has become a lightning rod over the last 12 months.  
 
New Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has acknowledged a backlash against the ideas of co-governance and has even owned up to the Labour Government stuffing up its messaging around the idea.

The widely misunderstood term was given massive prominence when combined with the Three Waters scheme. It galvanised opposition to what could otherwise have been seen as a rather dull but necessary water management plan.

So, what is co-governance, and how did attacking it become such a powerful political weapon?

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