34968 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Local Government

34968 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Local Government: Which specific clauses of the Auckland Deal and the Western Bay of Plenty Deal are legally binding on the Crown, if any, and what remedy is available to a council if the Crown does not meet a commitment?

Hon Simon Watts: The Deals provide Relief to both parties as follows: If at any time it is determined that a party is not performing its obligations under this Agreement, the other party will be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement to the extent that that party is prevented from performing such obligations due to the first party’s failure.