What are the Options?

There is the possibility that even if the Council opts out of the reform, the Government may decide to pass legislation that removes these services from local councils by law. While this is a possibility, we still think it is important to hear the views of our community before making a decision.

Your choices

Opt-in

If Council decides to opt-in to the reform process, it means that by 1 July 2024, three waters services would be removed from the Council and would be provided by a new three waters entity covering the majority of the South Island.

The Council would receive a one-off payment of $22 million as a support package for the transfer of three waters assets.

Opt-out

If Council decides to opt-out of the reform process, provision of three waters services would remain with the Council. How this fits in with the Government direction if it still proceeds with the national reforms is yet to be determined.

Click on the survey tab to let us know your thoughts.