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Did the Department of Internal Affairs raise any concern with Wellington metropolitan councils about the higher consumer water charges resulting from their choice to allocate water-related debt on the basis of asset value including revaluation; if so, what concern?

Answered Question 33182 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Did the Department of Internal Affairs raise any concern with Wellington metropolitan councils about the higher consumer water charges resulting from their choice to allocate water-related debt on the basis of asset value including revaluation; if so, what concern?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

I’m advised by the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport that discussions were held with all councils including the Wellington metropolitan councils about the financial sustainability of their water service delivery.