The Water Services Economic Efficiency and Consumer Protection Bill and Water Services Legislation Bill have been introduced to Parliament today, following the passage of the Water Services Entities Act.
The Government has laid foundations for safe and affordable water services with the Water Services Entities Bill passing its third reading in Parliament.
Associate Minister of Local Government Kieran McAnulty has today introduced legislation to empower councils to share better information about natural hazards with the public.
The Government has welcomed proposed recommendations to improve the workability of water reform legislation.
Kieran McAnulty has met 54 rural and provincial councils in his new role as Minister of Emergency Management, Associate Minister of Local Government, and Associate Minister of Transport.
Associate Minister of Local Government Kieran McAnulty was in Eketāhuna today to announce the Government is accepting applications for a programme to support rural drinking water suppliers meet Taumata Arowai water standards.
The local government sector has taken the next step in its work on the future shape it wants for regional, district and city councils, with the release of the second report by an independent panel.
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced applications are open for a programme to support rural access to clean and safe drinking water.
Improvements to processes for electing councils at the next local government elections in 2025 have been introduced to Parliament.
Every Council in New Zealand will receive at least $350,000 of additional funding to ensure they have the resourcing necessary to implement the Three Waters reforms.
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced the appointment of three commissioners to Mana Kāwanatanga ā Rohe | Local Government Commission.
New Associate Minister of Local Government Kieran McAnulty is today beginning a series of visits to all of the 55 rural and provincial councils across the motu.
An estimated 100,000 low income households will be eligible for increased support to pay their council rates, with changes to the rates rebate scheme taking effect from 1 July.
A significant barrier has been removed for people who want to stand in local government elections, with a change to the requirement to publish personal details in election advertising.
The Government has confirmed it will change the law to remove the requirement to list a physical address on campaign advertising for the upcoming local government elections.
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta says the Water Services Entities Bill is the first of several pieces of legislation to establish a new system for national water services that meets the needs of communities and the environment, while keeping costs low for households.
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced the reappointment of four commissioners to the Tauranga City Council.
Councils are now able to apply for the first tranche of funding from the Three Waters Reform Package to invest in their local communities, Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today.
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has today announced her intention to appoint a Commission to the Tauranga City Council until July 2024.
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta today welcomed the independent Working Group report on the Three Waters Reform Programme.
