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When was the Minister first advised that City and Regional Deals were being negotiated with regional councils at the same time as policy was being developed to disestablish regional councils?

Answered Question 34955 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

Question

  • When was the Minister first advised that City and Regional Deals were being negotiated with regional councils at the same time as policy was being developed to disestablish regional councils?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

City and Regional Deals are about integrating policy, investment, zoning, planning and consenting decisions. This involves all relevant levels of government, including territorial and regional authorities.