Housing assessment for the Auckland region. National policy statement on urban development 2020

The National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020 requires Auckland Council to complete a housing capacity assessment by 31 July 2021. The assessment is being finalised for publishing. A copy of the report will be available on this website soon

Māori wards. Department of Internal Affairs consultation

The Department of Internal Affairs is calling for feedback on changes to Māori ward and Māori constituency processes. A discussion paper is available. Submissions close 27 August 2021.

Government water reforms: four publicly-owned entities proposed

The Government has announced plans to establish four publicly-owned entities that will manage drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure across New Zealand.

New strategy for managing the Hauraki Gulf

Ministers have announced a new approach to managing the Hauraki Gulf: Revitalising the Gulf – Government action on the Sea Change Plan

Climate Change Commission's advice to the Government

The Climate Change Commission's advice to the Government is published today.

Setting up the Māori Health Authority interim board

Ministers have announced the process for selecting members of the Māori Health Authority interim board.

2021 Budget

Grant Robertson, Minister of Finance, presented the 2021 Budget in Parliament on 21 May 2021.

Waitangi Tribunal report on Oranga Tamariki, He Pāharakeke, he Rito Whakakīkinga Whāruarua

The Waitangi Tribunal has released its report on Oranga Tamariki, in "pre-publication format."