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Has (or is) the Department of Internal Affairs undertaken (or undertaking) a rapid review of regional council functions, and if so, what issue/s have been identified from the review?

Answered Question 14033 (2026)
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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • Has (or is) the Department of Internal Affairs undertaken (or undertaking) a rapid review of regional council functions, and if so, what issue/s have been identified from the review?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The Department of Internal Affairs has undertaken a rapid review of regional council functions as set out in the Simplifying Local Government proposal document. The results of this review will be shared publicly in due course.