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What is the Minister's explanation for the difference between the $134m in inherited water debt recorded by Wellington City Council in 2021 Department of Internal Affairs figures and the $703m of debt being transferred to Tiaki Wai?

Answered Question 20525 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • What is the Minister's explanation for the difference between the $134m in inherited water debt recorded by Wellington City Council in 2021 Department of Internal Affairs figures and the $703m of debt being transferred to Tiaki Wai?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

Answer

I cannot explain this, and I share the Members curiosity about it. I suggest you she put this question to the Wellington City Council.