54699 (2025). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Local Government

54699 (2025). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Local Government: What are the names of the people who make up the pool of candidates that Cabinet approved as Crown facilitators in August 2025 to assist councils with water services delivery plans, and what qualifications do each of those individuals have to assist with this work, if any?

Hon Simon Watts: The names of the approved candidates for deployment as Crown facilitator or Crown water services specialist if required, are not released for privacy reasons. The skills and expertise required of a Crown facilitator or Crown water specialist will vary depending on the circumstances of the territorial authority in need. The approved candidates are geographically represented from across the country, supporting strong understanding of local issues in different regions.