25437 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Local Government

Written Question

Published date: 16 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	25437 (2026)
Question asked:	02 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Camilla Belich
Portfolio:	Minister of Local Government
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	10 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_25437_2026
Document guid:	332dc633-5174-4e16-97be-cb84cce1350b

25437 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Local Government: Is the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai's drinking water regulation function exempt from the government's public servant job number cuts?

Hon Simon Watts: The Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai was not included in the Budget 2026 public service cuts and as such, is exempt from roles disestablishment and associated processes of Budget 2026.