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Does the Minister believe that Councils leading tourism related activities are aligned with the core services described in the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill, and if so, why?

Answered Question 30242 (2026)
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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Does the Minister believe that Councils leading tourism related activities are aligned with the core services described in the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill, and if so, why?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

Yes. Councils are ultimately responsible for the activities they undertake. The new purpose of local government and the core services of local authorities in the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill (the Bill) are intended to help councils prioritise. The Bill does not prohibit local authorities undertaking activities—it requires councils to think carefully about the core services before investing in others.