Three Waters Reform
Additional Information
More links will be added as new information is made available.
Reform support package
Better Off funding guidance - DIA website
Water Services Entities Bill
Factsheet – governance, accountability and consumer engagement
Factsheet – ownership and protections against privatization
Factsheet – transitional arrangements
Government Information
A quick overview of Three Waters Reform (June 2022) - DIA
View the full reports released in June 2021
Learn more about the new water services regulator Taumata Arowai
Three Waters reform programme website
Learn more about the Three Waters reform - DIA website
Find out about the Water Services Act
Council Information
You can read more information about the Three Waters Reform proposals in the Council workshop agenda, which the Councillors considered at a workshop held on 15 September 2021.
The Council’s feedback to Te Tari Taiwhenua Internal Affairs and Local Government New Zealand can be read here - HDC feedback on impacts and issues of Three Waters Reform.