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How many, if any, local authorities are currently assessed as being in or at risk of financial distress?

Answered Question 11818 (2026)
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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • How many, if any, local authorities are currently assessed as being in or at risk of financial distress?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

Answer

No local authorities are currently assessed as being in, or at risk of, financial distress, defined as being unable to pay debts as they fall due.