Water Services Policy and Legislation
We provide policy advice and administer legislation to support the Government’s objectives for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services infrastructure.
Updated: 2 September 2024
Local Water Done Well
Local Water Done Well is the Coalition Government’s plan to address New Zealand’s long-standing water infrastructure challenges.
It recognises the importance of local decision making and flexibility for communities and councils to determine how their water services will be delivered in the future.
It will do this while ensuring a strong emphasis on meeting economic, environmental and water quality regulatory requirements.
Key components of Local Water Done Well
- Fit-for-purpose service delivery models and financing tools
- Ensuring water services are financially sustainable
- Introducing greater central government oversight, economic and quality regulation.
Previous water services policy and content
Information about the previous Government’s water services policy and legislation is accessible here:
Archived Water Services Reform Programme information
Contact us
If you have any queries, please email: waterservices@dia.govt.nz.
