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Local Government Act 2002

Powers of Minister to act in relation to local authorities - Additional ministerial powers of assistance and intervention: water services - Obligation to consult

258ME: Minister must consult

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"The Minister must talk to another Minister before making big decisions about water services."

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When the Minister is deciding what to do under certain parts of the law, they must talk to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. This includes when they are choosing someone for a special job or deciding what that person's tasks will be. The Minister only has to do this when there is a big problem with water services, or when someone is not following the rules about water services as set out in subpart 12 of the Commerce Act 1986. The Minister can think about any information they get when deciding what to do, even if it comes from the Commerce Commission.

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Part 10Powers of Minister to act in relation to local authorities
Additional ministerial powers of assistance and intervention: water services: Obligation to consult

258MEMinister must consult

  1. The Minister must consult the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs when determining what action, if any, to take under subpart 1 or 1A, including when—

  2. appointing a Ministerial appointee; or
    1. formulating the terms of reference for a Ministerial appointee.

      1. However, the obligation to consult only applies in relation to a significant or persistent failure (or possible failure) to comply with the regulation of water services set out in subpart 12 of Part 4 of the Commerce Act 1986.

      2. When determining what action to take, if any, under this subpart, the Minister may consider any information they receive, including any information provided by the Commerce Commission.

      Notes
      • Section 258ME: inserted, on , by section 45 of the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025 (2025 No 43).