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Is the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai's drinking water regulation function exempt from the government's public servant job number cuts?

Answered Question 25437 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Is the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai's drinking water regulation function exempt from the government's public servant job number cuts?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

The Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai was not included in the Budget 2026 public service cuts and as such, is exempt from roles disestablishment and associated processes of Budget 2026.