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The Water Services Regulator Bill – Taumata Arowai , introduced to Parliament today, is a milestone for drinking water safety in New Zealand and will help improve environmental outcomes for urban waterways, rivers and lakes.

  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta
  • Local Government

The Minister of Local Government, Hon Nanaia Mahuta says the Government will consider making changes to local electoral legislation before the 2022 elections to fix the problems that have arisen where elections are settled by a coin toss.

  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta
  • Local Government

The Minister of Local Government, Hon Nanaia Mahuta, has cautiously acknowledged the steps the Westland District Council is taking in response to her signalling her intention to install a Crown Observer.

  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta
  • Local Government

This is the first opportunity I’ve had to speak to an LGNZ meeting since the local elections, and I’m delighted to see the fresh faces of newly elected mayors.

  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta
  • Local Government

The Government will create a standalone Crown entity to regulate drinking water in New Zealand. This decision by Cabinet signals the Government’s determination that the new regulator responsible for ensuring supplies of safe, clean drinking water for all New Zealand households and communities should operate with a high level of independence.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta
  • Health
  • Local Government

I want to thank the Water New Zealand board and staff for assembling such a comprehensive list of domestic and international three waters experts.

  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta
  • Local Government

Thank you for the invitation to take part in this symposium about building our regions and the future of infrastructure in New Zealand.

  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta
  • Local Government

Minister of Local Government Hon Nanaia Mahuta has announced a far-reaching programme to support New Zealand communities realise their ambitions, goals and potential.

  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta
  • Local Government

Thank you for the invitation to attend your water reform pre-conference workshop this afternoon.

  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta
  • Local Government

All New Zealanders expect their drinking water to be safe and now the Government has approved a dedicated watchdog and new water regulations to ensure this happens.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta
  • Health
  • Local Government

In 2005 a debris flow devastated the Matatā community and now 14 years later some residents are still exposed to an unacceptably high level of risk to their lives, the Minister of Local Government Hon Nanaia Mahuta says.

  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta
  • Local Government

I would like to thank you for the invitation to speak to you this afternoon.

  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta
  • Local Government

I am pleased to contribute to your conference on community empowerment and collaboration today. Like you, I have been thinking a lot about what smart collaboration and partnering between our two layers of government looks like, and where it can lead us.

  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta
  • Local Government

The Minister of Local Government, Hon Nanaia Mahuta has today announced an increase to the Rates Rebate Scheme which will help ensure many low-income New Zealanders are able to pay their rates demands this coming financial year.

  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta
  • Local Government

The Minister of Local Government Hon Nanaia Mahuta is pleased to welcome legislation that confirms the role local government plays in promoting community wellbeing and gives councils more flexibility to respond to the needs of their communities.

  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta
  • Local Government

Minister of Local Government Hon Nanaia Mahuta has welcomed the decision by South Wairarapa District Council to have Wellington Water provide its water management services.  

  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta
  • Local Government

SOLGM Awards keynote address

  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta
  • Local Government

The Minister of Local Government, Hon Nanaia Mahuta, today announced interim measures to reform the local government reorganisation process to provide greater stability and certainty for local authorities and communities.

  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta
  • Local Government