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