Submission to Productivity Commission Issues Paper: Local government funding and financing inquiry.

Water New Zealand welcomes the Commission’s Inquiry. Water New Zealand is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes and represents water management professionals and organisations. It is the country's largest water industry body, providing leadership in the water sector through advocacy, collaboration and professional development. Members are drawn from all areas of the water management industry including regional councils and territorial authorities, consultants, suppliers, government agencies and scientists.