Consultation open: Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai levy for councils and CCOs

On behalf of the Minister of Local Government, the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai is consulting on a proposed levy or levies for councils and CCOs under section 201 of the Water Services Act 2021.

It is proposed that councils and their CCOs that deliver water services will fund the levy. For the first levy period (expected to be three years), it is intended the levies will be limited to drinking water suppliers and network operators that are local authorities, CCOs.

In accordance with the Water Services Act, consultation is targeted to councils and their council-controlled organisations that provide water services. The proposed levy or levies would help fund the cost of operating the Authority. 

We want the views of affected councils and CCOs on proposed levies to fund the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai.  

This consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 24 January 2025.