You can't vote in a referendum about closing or transferring small water services under section 132 of the Local Government Act 2002 because this section has been repealed. This means it is no longer part of the law. Section 132 was repealed on 27 August 2025 by section 172 of the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025. You won't be able to use this section to decide if you can vote in a referendum about small water services.

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Government and voting > Elections

131: Power to close down or transfer small water services, or

"Closing down small water services is no longer allowed under this law."

133: Responsibility for conduct of referendum, or

"Who runs a referendum in New Zealand"

Part 7Specific obligations and restrictions on local authorities and other persons
Obligations and restrictions relating to provision of water services: Closure or transfer of small water services

132Eligibility to vote in referendum (Repealed)

Notes

Section 132: repealed, on 27 August 2025, by section 172 of the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025 (2025 No 43).