Local Water Done Well
Learn about the legislation behind Local Water Done Well, including how the system has been introduced and the laws that guide water services in New Zealand.
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.
Local Water Done Well legislation
Information about the three stages to implement Local Water Done Well.
Guidance and information for councils about developing water services delivery plans.
Future water services delivery system
Information about New Zealand’s future water services delivery system under Local Water Done Well.
Information and guidance for councils
Information, templates and guidance for councils to inform future water services delivery arrangements.
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 (Department of Internal Affairs website)
Contact us
If you have any queries, please email: waterservices@mcert.govt.nz