It's been revealed five hawkes bay councils have been offered a take or leave it deal by the government for the shared buy-out of high risk homes hit by extreme weather.
In June the government announced it would carry the cost, with councils, of buying out category three properties that are deemed too unsafe to return to.
As part of the deal, the government will also contribute to flood protection that will give certainty to owners of other at risk properties, as well as investing in roading.
But Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise says there's been zero negotiation about who pays what for the buyout scheme.
She says the five councils have to unanimously agree to accept what's being offered or walk away.
Meanwhile councils in Auckland and Tairawhiti are yet to reach an agreement with the government, despite the Government's second deadline passing today.
