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At what point during the rates capping policy design process was it decided to move away from the New South Wales-based exclusions model, and was that decision made by Ministers or officials?

Answered Question 12120 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • At what point during the rates capping policy design process was it decided to move away from the New South Wales-based exclusions model, and was that decision made by Ministers or officials?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Cabinet agreed to the design of the rates capping target range model, as opposed to an exclusions-based model, in November 2025.