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Commerce Act 1986

Consumer protection in relation to water services - Other measures relating to protecting consumers of water services - Other provisions

57ZW: Commission must take into account duties owed by suppliers of water services

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"The Commission considers water suppliers' responsibilities when making decisions about water services."

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When the Commission is making decisions about water services, you need to know they have to consider the responsibilities of companies that supply water. These responsibilities come from other laws or agreements, including those related to the Treaty of Waitangi, and might involve things like keeping water clean or helping with city planning and housing. The Commission must think about these responsibilities when applying the rules in this part of the law to water services, as outlined in the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025.

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Part 4AConsumer protection in relation to water services
Other measures relating to protecting consumers of water services: Other provisions

57ZWCommission must take into account duties owed by suppliers of water services

  1. The Commission must take into account the duties owed by suppliers of water services under other legislation or instruments or under Treaty settlement obligations (for example, under water quality standards and requirements to support and enable planning processes, growth, and housing and urban development) when applying this Part in relation to water services.

Notes
  • Section 57ZW: inserted, on , by section 15 of the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025 (2025 No 43).