What advice has been received on whether a signed City and Regional Deal binds successive governments, and what process would apply if a future government wished to withdraw from one?

Answer

Sections 4.1 and 4.2 of the Deal agreements provide that the Deal will continue in force until: (a) the Implementation Plan has been delivered; (b) the date that is 10 years from the date of this Agreement; or (c) such other date as agreed by Central Government and Western Bay of Plenty Sub Region in writing, The Deal is intended to be a long-term commitment over a 10-year period. However, each party acknowledges that their joint priorities may change over time. Accordingly: (a) the parties may agree in writing to add or remove Initiatives from this Deal; and (b) if an Initiative is agreed in writing to be removed from the Deal, the Deal will immediately terminate in respect of that Initiative only.