Central Government is implementing the Local Water Done Well programme announced in 2023. The programme paves the way for services and assets to be retained by council while offering new options for delivering water services and funding water infrastructure.
Council has discussed three potential options; a shared services arrangement with single or multiple councils; a combined Northland council-controlled organisation or sticking to status quo.
All councils are required to complete a Water Services Delivery Plan, which must be submitted to Central Government by September 2025.
We still have work to do to land on the best possible outcome for ratepayers and residents. Part of this includes community consultation. We will be asking for your feedback on the options in the first part of this year.
You can find more information about the Local Water Done Well programme on the Department of Internal Affairs website.
