14033 (2026). Mike Davidson to the Minister of Local Government

Written Question

Published date: 28 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	14033 (2026)
Question asked:	14 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Mike Davidson
Portfolio:	Minister of Local Government
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	22 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_14033_2026
Document guid:	daadb5ba-82ce-497c-80c0-05c10b14f593

14033 (2026). Mike Davidson to the Minister of Local Government: Has (or is) the Department of Internal Affairs undertaken (or undertaking) a rapid review of regional council functions, and if so, what issue/s have been identified from the review?

Hon Simon Watts: The Department of Internal Affairs has undertaken a rapid review of regional council functions as set out in the Simplifying Local Government proposal document. The results of this review will be shared publicly in due course.