Water Regulation Bill Introduced
Last week Water New Zealand welcomed the introduction of the Water Services Regulator Bill legislation, which will establish the new drinking water regulator. Taumata Arowai will be a standalone entity and this will ensure that it has the independence and ability to focus on improving drinking water quality.
See our media release and short video which details the proposed changes. View details of the first reading here.
The Bill has been referred to the Health Select Committee of Parliament and submissions will be received until 3 March 2020. This link takes you to the page detailing how to make a submission.
The Association will be preparing a submission on behalf of the membership, and members will be consulted on the draft.
Water New Zealand Media Release
Infrastructure Funding And Finance Bill
Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford has introduced into the House legislation to enable a new infrastructure funding and financing tool. The first reading was 17 December.
The Minister’s media release is available here.
The legislation is expected to be referred to the Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee which will then call for submissions.
If anyone thinks there are elements of the Bill which warrant Water New Zealand making a submission, please contact John Pfahlert at ceo@waternz.org.nz
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