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Is his 1 December 2025 press releases proposing a rates cap still correct when it says “that relevant legislation will be enacted during 2026 and be law from 1 January 2027”; if not, why will this timeframe not be met and what other timeframes cited in this 1 December 2025 press release, if any, will be altered as a result; if so, how will this timeframe be met?

Answered Question 36071 (2026)
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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • Is his 1 December 2025 press releases proposing a rates cap still correct when it says “that relevant legislation will be enacted during 2026 and be law from 1 January 2027”; if not, why will this timeframe not be met and what other timeframes cited in this 1 December 2025 press release, if any, will be altered as a result; if so, how will this timeframe be met?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Following the announcement on 1 December 2025 I undertook targeted consultation with stakeholders on the policy. Incorporating changes to the policy as a result of this work took longer than anticipated. It remains my intention to introduce legislation in 2026.