11818 (2026). Hon Barbara Edmonds to the Minister of Local Government

Written Question

Published date: 23 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	11818 (2026)
Question asked:	29 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Barbara Edmonds
Portfolio:	Minister of Local Government
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	19 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_11818_2026
Document guid:	1a164eeb-71fb-414a-bf9d-c787dc1c03e1

11818 (2026). Hon Barbara Edmonds to the Minister of Local Government: How many, if any, local authorities are currently assessed as being in or at risk of financial distress?

Hon Simon Watts: No local authorities are currently assessed as being in, or at risk of, financial distress, defined as being unable to pay debts as they fall due.