Setting the Scene

The Water Services sector is complex, made up of councils, council-controlled organisations, and independent entities, many with differing priorities for water management. In this evolving environment, research and reports have been central in shaping the sector’s strategic direction.

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In 2022, the Ko Wai Tātau report identified five key insights and four strategic goals that have guided the sector in recent years and will continue to shape its direction into the future, despite significant reforms. Most recently, in September 2024, the Local Government Act 2024 was enacted, repealing previous legislation and establishing the Local Water Done Well framework.