16318 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister of Local Government
Written Question
Published date: 01 May 2026
16318 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister of Local Government: What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their office received, if any, during the week beginning 13/04/2026, by title and date?
Hon Simon Watts: As the Minister of Local Government, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents from the Department of Internal Affairs during the week beginning 13 April 2026:
• PM Brief-2026. North Canterbury – 13 April 2026
• Updated 2R speech and COWH pack - Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill – 13 April 2026
• Title withheld – 15 April 2026
• Rates capping: Calculating the target rate – 15 April 2026
• Title withheld – 16 April 2026
• Local Government status report – week ending 16 April 2026 – 16 April 2026
• Aide memoire - Local Government Commission meeting with Minister Watts – 16 April 2026
• Title withheld – 16 April 2026
• Supporting materials for Minister Meagers attendance at LGNZ Zone 5 and 6 meetings – 16 April 2026
• Title withheld – 17 April 2026
As the Minister of Local Government, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents from the Water Services Authority during the week beginning 13 April 2026:
• Progress on drinking water safety at Ministry of Education schools - 17 April 2026
• Final Memorandum of Understanding and Terms of Reference between the Board and Māori Advisory Group -17 April 2026
As Minister of Local Government I also received a briefing pack, as follows:
• 2026 Raukawa - Crown Accord Ministerial Relationship Forum, 17 April 2026