34955 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Local Government

Written Question

Published date: 16 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	34955 (2026)
Question asked:	03 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Tangi Utikere
Portfolio:	Minister of Local Government
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	11 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_34955_2026
Document guid:	4adca4f6-9411-4d78-9783-1b63c1c9d342

34955 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Local Government: When was the Minister first advised that City and Regional Deals were being negotiated with regional councils at the same time as policy was being developed to disestablish regional councils?

Hon Simon Watts: City and Regional Deals are about integrating policy, investment, zoning, planning and consenting decisions. This involves all relevant levels of government, including territorial and regional authorities.