18586 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister of Local Government

Written Question

Published date: 18 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	18586 (2026)
Question asked:	05 May 2026
Member asking:	Lan Pham
Portfolio:	Minister of Local Government
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	12 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_18586_2026
Document guid:	6b0cf1f5-b22e-4de4-a39d-a9b4fe481627

18586 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister of Local Government: When, if at all, does the Minister expect to publicly consult on the "further tranche of wastewater standards to strengthen national consistency and deliver ongoing efficiency and cost benefits", as mentioned in the Taumata Arowai Quarterly Performance Report Q2 2025/26 1 October - 31 December 2025?

Hon Simon Watts: Public consultation on Tranche 2 of the wastewater standards is currently scheduled for the second half of 2026.