In December 2022, Parliament passed the Water Services Entities Act establishing the four water services entities to take on the delivery of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services across New Zealand from July 2024.
Two additional pieces of legislation needed to complete the reforms were introduced to Parliament in December 2022.
The Water Services Legislation Bill provides the new Water Services Entities with the legislative functions, responsibilities and powers to operate from July 2024.
Here is an overview of the Water Services Legislation Bill and how to make a submission to the Select Committee currently considering the legislation.
The Water Services Economic Efficiency and Consumer Protection Bill establishes an economic regulation and consumer protection regime for Three Waters.
Here you will find further information on the Economic Efficiency and Consumer Protection Bill and how to make a submission to the Select Committee currently considering the legislation.
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