27 February 2024

Repeal of Water Services Reform legislation

02 September 2024

Local Government (Waters Services Preliminary Arrangements) legislation enacted

10 December 2024

Local Government (Water Services) Bill introduced

24 March → 24 April 2025

Public consultation on a preferred water services delivery model

May 2025

Local Water Done Well consultation hearings - 13 and 15 May 2025

July 2025

Council decision on the water services delivery model

03 September 2025

Council must submit its proposed Water Services Delivery Plan to the Department of Internal Affairs

November 2025 → July 2027

New Water Services Delivery Plan implemented