7990 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister of Local Government

Written Question

Published date: 23 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	7990 (2026)
Question asked:	10 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Lan Pham
Portfolio:	Minister of Local Government
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	18 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_07990_2026
Document guid:	d9c6e149-a6e0-40dc-8609-14030e825f1c

7990 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister of Local Government: Which, if any, drinking water treatment plant operators faced enforcement action in response to any non-compliance with drinking water standards or rules between 1 January 2026 and 11 March 2026, listed by name and location?

Hon Simon Watts: The document attached outlines the directions issued by the Water Services Authority—Taumata Arowai under section 104 of the Water Services Act 2021 in response to non-compliance with drinking water standards or rules between 1 January 2026 and 11 March 2026. No enforcement actions including issuing written warnings, prosecution or infringement actions were taken during this period.

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