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Does the Minister of Local Government consider that acceptance of a water services delivery plan by the Secretary for Local Government confirms that the plan is financially sustainable, as the acceptance letter in almost all cases included items to be monitored during implementation?

Answered Question 33191 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Does the Minister of Local Government consider that acceptance of a water services delivery plan by the Secretary for Local Government confirms that the plan is financially sustainable, as the acceptance letter in almost all cases included items to be monitored during implementation?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

The Secretary for Local Government can only accept a water services delivery plan if it meets the requirements of the Act, including the need to explain how the respective Councils, or grouping of Councils future delivery of water services will be financially sustainable by 30 June 2028.