37864 (2026). Mike Davidson to the Minister of Local Government

37864 (2026). Mike Davidson to the Minister of Local Government: What advice, reports, briefings, documents or correspondence has the Minister or any member of his office had, if any, on the drivers of Council rates increases and/or any impact that removing water services will have on rates increases?

Hon Simon Watts: I have received numerous advice, reports, briefings, documents and correspondence on the drivers of council rates increases, both from officials and in interactions with council representatives. I do not consider it in the public interest to compile a full list of all relevant material.