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Local Government (Water Services) Bill

10 December 2024
Source:
New Zealand Government
Publication date:
2024

Introduced 10 December. First reading 17 December, referred to the Finance and Expenditure Committee. Submissions close 23 February 2025. Report back to Parliament due 17 June 2025.

The single broad policy of this omnibus bill is to set up a new regulatory framework for water services delivery.

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