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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Which, if any, drinking water treatment plant operators faced enforcement action in response to any non-compliance with drinking water standards or rules in 2025, listed by name and location?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

The Water Services Authority—Taumata Arowai undertook compliance actions for non-compliance with drinking water standards or rules on a number of occasions throughout 2025, issuing directions under section 104 of the Water Services Act…

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Where, if anywhere, were 'do not drink' notices issued in 2025, listed by name and location?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

The table attached outlines the names of the supply and the locations of the ‘do not drink’ notices issued in 2025. This information will be released as part of the Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai's Drinking Water Regulation…

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Where, if anywhere, were boil water notices issued in 2025, listed by name and location?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

The table below outlines the names of the supply and the locations where boil water notices were issued in 2025. This information will be released as part of the Water Service Authority - Taumata Arowai's Drinking Water Regulation Report…

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    How many, if any, Wastewater Treatment Plants reported an incidence of unconsented wastewater bypass or overflow in 2025?

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    Which, if any, Wastewater Treatment Plants reported an incidence of unconsented wastewater bypass or overflow between 1 January 2026 and 11 February 2026, listed by name and location?

  • 3906 (matches this search)

    Which, if any, Wastewater Treatment Plants reported an incidence of unconsented wastewater bypass or overflow in 2025, listed by name and location?

  • 3907 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, Wastewater Treatment Plants reported an incidence of unconsented wastewater bypass or overflow between 1 January 2026 and 11 February 2026?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

The Water Services Authority—Taumata Arowai does not hold this information. Public monitoring and reporting requirements for overflows and bypasses are introduced in the Water Services (Wastewater Environmental Performance Standards)…

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    How many, if any, boil water notices were issued between 1 January 2026 and 10 February 2026?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

The Water Services Authority—Taumata Arowai was notified of 11 boil water notices issued between 1 January 2026 and 10 February 2026.

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    How many, if any, breaches of the Maximum Acceptable Value of e. coli in drinking water were found between 1 January 2026 and 10 February 2026?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

The Water Services Authority—Taumata Arowai received the following notifications of Maximum Acceptable Value (MAV) exceedances of E.coli in drinking water between 1 January 2026 and 10 February 2026: • 11 notifications of E. coli MAV…

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    How many, if any, breaches of the Maximum Acceptable Value of nitrate in drinking water were found between 1 January 2026 and 10 February 2026?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

The Water Services Authority—Taumata Arowai did not receive any notifications of Maximum Acceptable Value exceedances of nitrate in drinking water between 1 January 2026 and 10 February 2026.

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    How many, if any, breaches of the Water Services (Drinking Water Standards for New Zealand) Regulations were found between 1 January 2026 and 10 February 2026?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

The Water Services Authority—Taumata Arowai received the following notifications of Maximum Acceptable Value (MAV) exceedances between 1 January 2026 and 10 February 2026: • 42 notifications of MAV exceedances submitted for publicly…

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    How many, if any, Wastewater Treatment Plants reported an incidence of non-compliance in 2025?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

Neither the Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai, nor I, hold this information. Regional councils and unitary authorities are responsible for consenting the activities of and monitoring the compliance and enforcement of wastewater…

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    How many, if any, breaches of the Water Services (Drinking Water Standards for New Zealand) Regulations were found in 2025, in total?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

The Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai, received the following notifications of Maximum Acceptable Value (MAV) exceedances during the 2025 calendar year: • 296 notifications of MAV exceedances submitted in 2025 for publicly…

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    How many, if any, breaches of the Maximum Acceptable Value of nitrate in drinking water were found in 2025?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

The Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai, received the following notifications of Maximum Acceptable Value (MAV) exceedances for nitrate in drinking water during the 2025 calendar year: • 3 notifications of nitrate MAV exceedances…

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    How many, if any, breaches of the Maximum Acceptable Value of e. coli in drinking water were found in 2025?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

The Authority received the following notifications of Maximum Acceptable Value (MAV) exceedances of E.coli in drinking water during the 2025 calendar year: • 119 notifications of E. coli MAV exceedances submitted in 2025 for publicly…

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    How many, if any, boil water notices were issued in 2025?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

The Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai, was notified of 91 boil water notices issued for publicly registered supplies during the 2025 calendar year.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many graduate positions, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, between November 2024 and November 2025?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

The Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai, did not have any graduate positions between November 2024 and November 2025.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar year?

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budget for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar year?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

The Authority budgeted $8,000 and spent $6,920 on a carbon audit during the 2025 calendar year.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme for the 2026 calendar year?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

The Authority’s carbon audit for 2026 will be undertaken in the 2026/27 financial year. The Authority's 2026/27 budget hasn’t been set yet.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

As the Minister of Local Government, I received the following aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes and reports from the Department of Internal Affairs during the week beginning 24 November 2025: • Title Withheld (21 January 2026) • Title…

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

None

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, reports, or any other document, if any, has the Minister received on the impact of a single wastewater standard on public health since June 1, 2025, listed by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 338 (2026). These briefings and aides memoire may have included references to public health.

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, reports, or any other document, if any, has the Minister received on the impact of a single wastewater standard on environmental performance since June 1, 2025, listed by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

I received the following briefings and aides-memoire about the impact of a single wastewater standard on environmental performance: 1. Proposed wastewater standards: agreement to issue drafting instructions (11 June 2025); 2. Proposed…

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

I received the following briefings and aides-memoire 1. Briefing on proactive release of Rates Targeting material (16 December 2025); 2. Northland Regional Council request for endowment land to be used for a different purpose (16 December…

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

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None

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

I received the following briefings and aides-memoire: 1. Title withheld (10 December 2025); 2. Title withheld (10 December 2025); 3. Title withheld (10 December 2025); 4. Title withheld (10 December 2025); 5. Title withheld (10 December…

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

I took the following paper to Cabinet the week beginning 8 December 2025: 1. Title withheld (8 December 2025)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he received any advice on whether Sunny Kaushal has been the subject of any inquiries, investigations, or complaints relating to electoral processes or political campaigning; if so, what advice was received?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

No, I have not received any advice on whether Sunny Kaushal has been the subject of any inquiries, investigations, or complaints relating to electoral processes or political campaigning.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he received any advice on whether Sunny Kaushal has affiliations with, or has undertaken work for, any political parties represented in Parliament; if so, what advice was received?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

No, I have not received advice on whether Sunny Kaushal has affiliations with, or has undertaken work for, any political parties represented in Parliament.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he or his office had any meetings, communications, or contact with Sunny Kaushal, who endorsed the Papatoetoe–Ōtara Action Team, since January 2025; if so, on what dates and for what purpose?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

No, I or my Office have not had any meetings, communications, or contact with Sunny Kaushal since January 2025.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he received any correspondence from Sunny Kaushal relating to the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board election or the subsequent court proceedings; if so, on what dates?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

No, I have not received any correspondence from Sunny Kaushal relating to the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board election or the subsequent court proceedings.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he received any advice on whether Sunny Kaushal had any role in organising, funding, or supporting election-related activity in the Papatoetoe subdivision; if so, what advice was received?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

No, I have not received any advice on whether Sunny Kaushal had any role in organising, funding, or supporting election-related activity in the Papatoetoe subdivision.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he received any advice or information about connections or associations between Sunny Kaushal and members or candidates of the Papatoetoe-Ōtara Action Team; if so, what were those connections?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

No, I have not received any advice or information about connections or associations between Sunny Kaushal and members or candidates of the Papatoetoe-Ōtara Action Team.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When, if at all, was he first made aware of any involvement by Sunny Kaushal in activities connected to the Papatoetoe subdivision local board election?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

I was not made aware of any involvement of Sunny Kaushal in activities connected to the Papatoetoe subdivision local board election.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he received any advice, information, or correspondence indicating that Sunny Kaushal was involved in campaigning, organising, or mobilising voters in the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board election; if so, what…

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

I have not received any advice, information, or correspondence indicating that Sunny Kaushal was involved in campaigning, organising or mobilising voters in the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board election.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Will he report to Cabinet on the the 2025 local government election for the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board; if so, how and when?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

No, I have no plans on reporting to Cabinet on the 2025 local government election for the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he received any advice on changes to election procedures for the new election to be held for the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board; if so, what changes?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

No, I have not received any advice on changes to election procedures for the new election to be held for the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What assurances, if any, has he sought to ensure the for the new election to be held for the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board is protected from similar irregularities seen in the original election?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

Local elections are run by local councils. I have confidence in Auckland Council and its electoral officer to run a successful election in accordance with local electoral law.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How frequently is he receiving updates on the new election for the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

I have been receiving updates from officials as required as the investigation and petition of inquiry has progressed.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What lessons, if any, has he been advised should be drawn from the 2025 local election for the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board to prevent future occurrences?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

There may be learnings from this incident that will be considered by officials as part of any future review of the local electoral system.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he received any advice comparing New Zealand’s postal voting system for local body elections with alternative voting methods used internationally?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

Yes, I have received advice comparing New Zealand’s postal voting system for local body elections with alternative voting methods used internationally.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he received any advice on whether the issues identified in the 2025 local government election for the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board could occur in other local authority elections?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

I have not received advice on whether the issues identified in the 2025 local government election for the Papatoetoe subdivision could occur in other local authority elections.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he requested any assessment of whether the postal voting system poses an unacceptable risk to electoral integrity in densely populated urban areas?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

No, I have not requested any assessment of whether the postal voting system poses an unacceptable risk to electoral integrity in densely populated urban areas

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Did he consider commissioning any independent review or audit of the process for the 2025 local government election for the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board; if not, why not?

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    Did he consider exercising any statutory powers in response to alleged voter fraud in the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board; if not, why not?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

No. While it is unfortunate that this occurred, the Council and its Electoral Officer escalated the matter as required under the Local Electoral Act. A petition of inquiry was subsequently accepted, enabling a formal review of the conduct…

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Was he satisfied that Auckland Council’s handling of the election of the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board complied with all legislative and regulatory requirements; if so, on what basis?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

Yes. Local councils are responsible for administering their own elections. In this instance, the matter was referred to Police by the Council and its Electoral Officer, which is the appropriate process.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    At what point does he consider it appropriate for ministerial intervention or oversight in cases of alleged electoral fraud at local body elections?

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    What responsibility does he consider himself to have once credible allegations of electoral fraud in a local authority election become known?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

Local councils are responsible for administering their own elections. Any concerns about the conduct of a local election should be referred to the Electoral Officer, which is the process that was followed in this instance. It is not…

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he received any advice on whether the Papatoetoe-Ōtara Action Team received funding, logistical support, or organisational assistance from any political party or party-affiliated organisation, if so, what was it?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

No, I have not received any advice on whether the Papatoetoe-Ōtara Action Team received funding, logistical support, or organisational assistance from any political party or party-affiliated organisation.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he received any information on whether any individuals associated with the Papatoetoe-Ōtara Action Team have formal or informal links to political parties currently supporting the Government, if so, what was it?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

No, I have not received any information on whether any individuals associated with the Papatoetoe-Ōtara Action Team have formal or informal links to political parties currently supporting the Government.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he sought or received advice on whether any Government MPs, Ministers, or party officials had involvement in campaigning for candidates in the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, if so, what was it?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

No. I have not sought or received advice on whether any Government MPs, Ministers, or party officials were involved in campaigning for candidates in the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he received any information on whether any candidates elected in the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board have previously held roles within political parties represented in Parliament, if so, what was it?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

No. I have not received any information on whether any candidates elected in the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board have previously held roles within political parties represented in Parliament.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he received any advice on whether any candidates elected in the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board are members of, donors to, or formally affiliated with any registered political party that is represented in…

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

No. I have not received any advice on whether any candidates elected in the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board are members of, donors to, or formally affiliated with any registered political party represented in…

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has any correspondence received by him raised concerns about organised or coordinated interference in the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board election; if so, what were those concerns?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

Yes, I have received correspondence about organised or coordinated interference in the Paptoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Election, concerns included: 1. Registered electors not receiving their voting papers/ theft…

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he received any correspondence from political parties or affiliated organisations concerning the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board; if so, from whom and when?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

I have not received correspondence from political parties or affiliated organisations concerning the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.