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Are the unresolved design issues that delayed the rates capping Cabinet paper related to the concerns raised by councils during consultation, and if so, how?

Answered Question 12117 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Are the unresolved design issues that delayed the rates capping Cabinet paper related to the concerns raised by councils during consultation, and if so, how?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

No. There was a short, three week, change to Cabinet timing, to ensure there was sufficient time to review feedback received from targeted consultation.